Farmall
Farmall B
The Farmall B is a row-crop tractor produced from 1939 to 1947 by Farmall, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Chicago, Illinois and Louisville, Kentucky, USA, with a total production of 75,241 units. The Farmall B was nearly identical to the Farmall A, but featured a centered engine, seat offset to the right, and a narrow front end. It was powered by a 1.9L 4-cylinder gasoline or kerosene engine, had a 4-speed gear transmission, and was designed for two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor had a weight of 2400 lbs (1088 kg) and featured various tire options. It was equipped with an IH Pneumatic Lift-All hitch and a rear PTO with a 540 rpm type. The Farmall B was known for its reliability and versatility in row-crop farming.
Power21 hp[B]
Founded1939 - 1947
ModelB
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall B
Power
| Plows | 1 16 inch |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 18.39 hp (13.7 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 19.22 hp (14.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 16.21 hp (12.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 17.31 hp (12.9 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 8-24; 9-24; 10-24; 5-30 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 6.00-12; 4.00-15; 7.50-10 |
Engine
| Starter | manual; electric Optional |
|---|---|
| Idle RPM | 900-1400 |
| Aux. fuel | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Fuel tank | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 1400 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x4.00 inches (76 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 5.33:1 |
| Displacement | 113.1 ci (1.9 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Engine options | International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline; International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts (12.8 L) |
| Starter Kerosene | manual; electric Optional |
| Point gap Kerosene | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM Kerosene | 1400 |
| Bore/Stroke Kerosene | 3.00x4.00 inches (76 x 102 mm) |
| Displacement Kerosene | 113.1 ci (1.9 L) |
| Firing order Kerosene | 1-3-4-2 |
| Oil capacity Kerosene | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Engine Detail Gasoline | International Harvester C113 gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled inline |
| Engine Detail Kerosene | International Harvester kerosene 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (hot) (0.356 mm) |
| Sparkplug gap Kerosene | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts Kerosene | 6 |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.014 inches (hot) (0.356 mm) |
| Coolant capacity Kerosene | 13.5 qts (12.8 L) |
| Intake valve clearance Kerosene | 0.014 inches (hot) (0.356 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance Kerosene | 0.014 inches (hot) (0.356 mm) |
Variants
| B | full width |
|---|---|
| BN | narrow tread |
Dimensions
| Width | 79.5 inches (201 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Length | 108 inches (274 cm) |
| Weight | 2400 lbs (1088 kg) |
| Rear tread (wheel in) | 64/68/72/76 inches (162/172/182/193 cm) |
| Rear tread (wheel out) | 80/84/88/92 inches (203/213/223/233 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | positive |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging system | generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Notes | The Farmall A and B were nearly identical tractors. The A featured an offset engine and wide front end. The B had a centered engine, seat offset to the right, and narrow front end. |
|---|---|
| Factories | Chicago, Illinois, USA; Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Total built | 75,241 |
| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
| Original price | $770 |
| Years produced | 1939 - 1947 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1157 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2574 ft/min (784.56 meters/min) |
| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Diameter | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Tractor hitch
| Type | IH Pneumatic Lift-All |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1939 | FAB3675 |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 6744 |
| 1941 | 41500 |
| 1942 | 80739 |
| 1944 | 96390 |
| 1945 | 113218 |
| 1946 | 146700 |
| 1947 Chicago | 182964 |
| 1947 Louisville | 200001 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.125) |