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Farmall 300

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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.
Farmall 300International Harvesterrow-crop tractor2.8L engine5-speed transmissionTorque Amplifiertractor specificationsFarmall 300 attachments
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 width:40 inches (101 cm)
Breakout force:2600 lbs (1179 kg)
Clearance (dumped):96 inches (243 cm)
Lift capacity (full at pin):1500 lbs (680 kg)

International Harvester 31 Loader

Weight:1016 lbs (460 kg)
Bucket width:43.5 inches (110 cm)
Boom cylinder:3.0 inches (7 cm)
Height at pin:90 inches (228 cm)
Breakout force:5000 lbs (2268 kg)
Breakout force at pin:1850 lbs (839 kg)

Transmission

Sliding gear

Type:sliding gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse

Torque Amplifier

Type:two-speed power shift
Gears:10 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission:Torque 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)