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Head to head · Row Crop
Farmall F30 vs Farmall M
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How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ M higher · +6.1 hp (+20%)F3030 hp
M36.1 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
F30 is in the 2nd percentile; M is in the 3rd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ F30 higher · +36 ci (+15%)F30284 ci
M248 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
F30 is in the 29th percentile; M is in the 16th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedF304
M4
Median Row Crop Tractor6
F30 is in the 17th percentile; M is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ M higher · +1 (+25%)F304
M5
Median Row Crop Tractor16
F30 is in the 4th percentile; M is in the 7th · 1,200 models
F30 (A)M (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall F30 | Farmall M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | Farmall | Same |
| Model | F30 | M | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall F30 | Farmall M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | International Harvester | C248 | — |
| Power Output | 30hp | 36.1hp | ▲ M+6.1 hp · +20% |
| Rated RPM | 1,150RPM | 1,450RPM | ▲ M+300 RPM · +26% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 284ci | 248ci | ▲ F30+36 ci · +15% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 3.9in | ▲ F30+0.4 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.3in | ▲ M+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall F30 | Farmall M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized gear | Sliding Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall F30 | Farmall M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 147in | 133in | ▲ F30+14 in · +11% |
| Width | 89.8in | 83.9in | ▲ F30+5.9 in · +7% |
| Height | 80.7in | 78in | ▲ F30+2.7 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 5,300lb | 6,770lb | ▲ M+1,470 lb · +28% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall F30 | Farmall M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall F30 | Farmall M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall F30 | Farmall M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x2 | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Mechanical contracting band | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall F30 | Farmall M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall F30 | Farmall M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 9gal | 6gal | ▲ F30+3 gal · +50% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall F30 | Farmall M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 2nd percentile (30 hp)B · 3rd percentile (36.1 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 29th percentile (284 ci)B · 16th percentile (248 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 4th percentile (4)B · 7th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 9th percentile (5,300 lb)B · 15th percentile (6,770 lb)
A · F30B · MMedian Row Crop Tractor