Farmall
Farmall H
The Farmall H is the row-crop version of the McCormick-Deering W-4. It was produced from 1939 to 1953 by Farmall, a part of International Harvester. Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA, a total of 391,227 units were made. The original price was $2,000 in 1953. The tractor features a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine available in gasoline, distillate, and kerosene versions, a 5-speed sliding gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. It has an open operator station and mechanical contracting band brakes. The Farmall H supports various attachments including the International Harvester 30 Loader. It has a rear PTO with a 540 rpm shaft adopted in 1942. The tractor's dimensions include a wheelbase of 88.325 inches, length of 125.25 inches, width of 75.5 inches (or 100 inches for long-axle), and height of 74 inches at the steering wheel. It weighs 3875 lbs. The Farmall H was offered in several variants including high-crop, standard tread, industrial, and orchard models.
Power26 hp[B]
Founded1939 - 1953
ModelH
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall H
Power
| Belt (tested) | 26.20 hp (19.5 kW) |
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| Belt (claimed) | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 24.17 hp (18.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 19 hp (14.2 kW) |
Engine
| Engine options | International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline, International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl distillate, International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl kerosene |
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| Details gasoline | International Harvester C-152, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Details kerosene | International Harvester, kerosene, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Starter gasoline | hand-crank, electric (Optional) |
| Details distillate | International Harvester, distillate, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Point gap gasoline | 0.013 inches (0.330 mm) |
| Rated RPM gasoline | 1650 |
| Bore/Stroke gasoline | 3.375x4.25 inches (86 x 108 mm) |
| Bore/Stroke kerosene | 3.375x4.25 inches (86 x 108 mm) |
| Compression gasoline | 5.9:1 |
| Compression kerosene | 4.5:1 |
| Displacement gasoline | 152.1 ci (2.5 L) |
| Displacement kerosene | 152.1 ci (2.5 L) |
| Firing order gasoline | 1-3-4-2 |
| Firing order kerosene | 1-3-4-2 |
| Oil capacity gasoline | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Oil capacity kerosene | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke distillate | 3.375x4.25 inches (86 x 108 mm) |
| Compression distillate | 4.75:1 |
| Sparkplug gap gasoline | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts gasoline | 6 |
| Displacement distillate | 152.1 ci (2.5 L) |
| Firing order distillate | 1-3-4-2 |
| Oil capacity distillate | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Coolant capacity gasoline | 16.5 qts (15.6 L) |
| Coolant capacity kerosene | 16.5 qts (15.6 L) |
| Coolant capacity distillate | 16.5 qts (15.6 L) |
| Intake valve clearance gasoline | 0.017 inches Hot (0.432 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance gasoline | 0.017 inches Hot (0.432 mm) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 17.5 gal (66.2 L) |
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| Aux. fuel | 0.875 gal (3.3 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
Variants
| H | row-crop |
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| HV | high-crop |
| I-4 | industrial |
| O-4 | orchard |
| W-4 | standard tread |
Electrical
| Ground | positive |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging system | generator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center (Optional) |
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| Capacity | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Notes | The Farmall H is the row-crop version of the McCormick-Deering W-4. |
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Total built | 391,227 |
| Original price | $2,000 in 1953 |
| Years produced | 1939 - 1953 |
Attachments
| Loader | International Harvester 30 Loader |
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| Bucket width | 43.5 inches (110 cm) |
| Boom cylinder | 3.0 inches (7 cm) |
| Loader weight | 1270 lbs (576 kg) |
| Loader height at pin | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Loader breakout force | 5000 lbs (2268 kg) |
| Loader breakout force at pin | 1500 lbs (680 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | sliding gear |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 24 qts (22.7 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Lift-All (Hydraulic implement lift system) |
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Serial Numbers
| 1939 | 501 |
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| 1940 | 10653 |
| 1941 | 52387 |
| 1942 | 93237 |
| 1943 | 122091 |
| 1944 | 150251 |
| 1945 | 186123 |
| 1946 | 214820 |
| 1947 | 241143 |
| 1948 | 268991 |
| 1949 | 300876 |
| 1950 | 327975 |
| 1951 | 351923 |
| 1952 | 375861 |
| 1953 | 390500 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 75.5 inches (191 cm), 100 inches (long-axle) (254 cm) |
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| Length | 125.25 inches (318 cm) |
| Weight | 3875 lbs (1757 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 88.325 inches (224 cm) |
| Rear tread | 44 to 80 inches (111 to 203 cm) |
| Front tread | 8.1 inches (20 cm) |
| Ag rear tires | 51x6 (steel), 6.00-36, 8-38, 9-38, 10-38 |
| Ag front tires | 5.50-16, 6-16, 6x20 (HV) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 74 inches (187 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (The 1-3/8 shaft was adopted in 1942. Prior to that, a 1-1/8 inch shaft was used.) |
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