Farmall
Farmall F-30
The Farmall F-30 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1931 to 1939 by Farmall, a part of International Harvester. Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA, a total of 28,902 units were made. It features a 4.6L 4-cylinder distillate engine with a Zenith K5 carburetor and oil bath air cleaner, rated at 1150 RPM. The tractor has a 4-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with a dry disc clutch and two-wheel drive with manual steering. It has an open operator station and a rear PTO type of 540 (1.375). The F-30 weighs 5300 lbs (2404 kg) and measures 147 inches in length, 90 inches in width, and 81 inches in height. It rides on steel tires sized 25x4 front and 42x12 rear. The tractor's power ratings include 20 hp drawbar (claimed), 30 hp belt (claimed), and tested drawbar and belt powers of 24.85 hp and 32.80 hp respectively. It can pull 3 plows. The belt pulley diameter is 14.625 inches with a width of 7 inches, running at 682 RPM and a speed of 2612 ft/min. Serial numbers range from FB501 in 1931 to FB30026 in the final year. Related models include the Farmall F-20 and Farmall M.
Power33 hp[B]
Founded1931 - 1939
ModelF-30
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall F-30
Power
| Plows | 3 |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 32.80 hp (24.5 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 24.85 hp (18.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 42x12 (steel) |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 25x4 (steel) |
Engine
| Type | 4.6L 4-cyl distillate |
|---|---|
| Aux. fuel | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1150 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Fuel system | Zenith K5 carburetor |
| Displacement | 283.7 ci (4.6 L) |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Coolant capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 90 inches (228 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 81 inches (205 cm) |
| Length | 147 inches (373 cm) |
| Weight | 5300 lbs (2404 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Total built | 28,902 |
| Years produced | 1931 - 1939 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 682 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2612 ft/min (796.14 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
| Diameter | 14.625 inches (37 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Serial Numbers
| 1931 | FB501 |
|---|---|
| 1932 | FB1184 |
| 1933 | FB4305 |
| 1934 | FB5526 |
| 1935 | FB7032 |
| 1936 | FB10407 |
| 1937 | FB18684 |
| 1938 | FB27186 |
| 1939 | FB29007 |
| Final | FB30026 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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