Farmall
Farmall 300
The Farmall 300 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1954 to 1956 by Farmall, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA, with a total production of 29,077 units. The tractor features a 2.8L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, with estimated engine power ranging from 26.8 to 42.4 hp. It offers two transmission options: a 5-speed sliding gear and a 10-speed two-speed power shift (Torque Amplifier). The Farmall 300 is a two-wheel drive tractor with manual steering and mechanical disc brakes, designed with an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 92.25 inches (tricycle) or 96 inches (wide-front), weighs 5361 lbs, and supports 3 plows. The tractor includes an independent rear PTO with a 540 rpm type. Attachments include the International Harvester 31 and 33A loaders with various lift and breakout capacities. Variants include the IH 300 utility tractor and the Farmall 300 High-Clearance high-crop tractor.
Power42 hp[B]
Founded1954 - 1956
Model300
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall 300
Power
| Plows | 3 |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 38.42 hp (28.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 35.43 hp (26.4 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 11-38, 10-38, 12-38, 13-38 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 5.50-16, 6.00-16, 7.50-16 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Idle RPM | 900-1750 |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1750 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.5625x4.25 inches (90 x 108 mm) |
| Compression | 6.6:1 |
| Displacement | 169 ci (2.8 L) |
| Engine model | International Harvester C169 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Coolant capacity | 16.5 qts (15.6 L) |
Variants
| IH 300 | utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Farmall 300 High-Clearance | high-crop tractor |
Dimensions
| Width | 100 inches |
|---|---|
| Length | 136 inches (tricycle), 140 inches (wide-front) |
| Weight | 5361 lbs (2431 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 92.25 inches (tricycle), 96 inches (wide-front) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 88 inches (121 to 223 cm), 48 to 100 inches (121 to 254 cm) |
| Front tread | 57 to 89.75 inches (144 to 227 cm) |
| Bar rear axle | 2.75 inch diameter (69 mm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 25.5 inches (64 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 77.5 inches, 88 inches (high-clearance) |
Electrical
| Ground | positive |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 6 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Total built | 29,077 |
| Original price | $2,900 in 1956 |
| Years produced | 1954 - 1956 |
| High-Clearance variant | 170 |
Attachments
| Attachment overview | International Harvester 31 loader, International 33A loader |
|---|---|
| International 33A Loader | Bucket width40 inches (101 cm) Breakout force2600 lbs (1179 kg) Clearance (dumped)96 inches (243 cm) Lift capacity (full at pin)1500 lbs (680 kg) |
| International Harvester 31 Loader | Weight1016 lbs (460 kg) Bucket width43.5 inches (110 cm) Boom cylinder3.0 inches (7 cm) Height at pin90 inches (228 cm) Breakout force5000 lbs (2268 kg) Breakout force at pin1850 lbs (839 kg) |
Transmission
| Sliding gear | Typesliding gear Gears5 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Torque Amplifier | Typetwo-speed power shift Gears10 forward and 2 reverse TransmissionTorque Amplifier |
| Transmission options | 5-speed sliding gear, 10-speed two-speed power shift |
Tractor hitch
| Type | IH Fast Hitch |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1954 | 501 |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 1779 |
| 1956 | 23224 |
| Location | Serial number on the left side of the clutch housing. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |