Farmall H

The Farmall H is a classic row crop tractor that was made from 1939 to 1953. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with manual steering and a sliding gear transmission. The Farmall H has 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, making it easy to use in different farm tasks. This tractor is powered by a 4-cylinder, inline gasoline engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with a displacement of 152.1 cubic inches. It runs at 1650 RPM, which is below average for tractors. The Farmall H weighs 3,875 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. It has a PTO speed of 540 RPM, common for tractors of its time. The tractor can be started manually or with an electric starter, and it has mechanical contracting band brakes.

ManufacturerFarmallEngine4-cylinderTransmissionSliding gear
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Key specifications

Category
Row Crop
Operating weight
3,875 lb
Transmission
Sliding gear
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Overview

About the Farmall H

The Farmall H is a classic row crop tractor that was made from 1939 to 1953. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with manual steering and a sliding gear transmission. The Farmall H has 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, making it easy to use in different farm tasks. This tractor is powered by a 4-cylinder, inline gasoline engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with a displacement of 152.1 cubic inches. It runs at 1650 RPM, which is below average for tractors. The Farmall H weighs 3,875 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. It has a PTO speed of 540 RPM, common for tractors of its time. The tractor can be started manually or with an electric starter, and it has mechanical contracting band brakes.

Full specifications

Recorded specifications

General

ManufacturerFarmall
ModelH
CategoryRow Crop tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Years built1939–1953
Operating weight3,875lb(1,758 kg)

Engine

MakeInternational Harvester
ModelC-152
Cylinders4
Displacement152.1ci(2.49 L)
Bore3.39in(86.11 mm)
Stroke4.25in(107.9 mm)

Transmission

TypeSliding gear
Forward gears5
Reverse gears1

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
SteeringManual
BrakesMechanical contracting band
CabOpen

Power take-off

PTO speed540rpm

Dimensions

Length125.25in(3,181 mm)
Width75.5in(1,918 mm)
Height74in(1,880 mm)
Operating weight3,875lb(1,758 kg)

Capacities

Cooling system4.12gal(15.6 L)

Category medians

H vs. Row Crop median

Farmall H compared with other Row Crop tractors

SpecThis modelRow Crop medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Displacement152 ci391 ci-61%4th
Cylinders46-33%17th
Forward Gears516-69%7th
Operating Weight3,875 lb12,307 lb-69%5th
Length125 in180 in-30%4th
Width75.5 in91.2 in-17%11th
Height74 in114 in-35%9th

Medians and percentiles are calculated from the row crop tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 806–1,417 models).

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When was the Farmall H made?

The Farmall H was manufactured from 1939 to 1953.

What is the operating weight of the Farmall H?

The Farmall H has an operating weight of about 3,875 lb.

Which transmission does the Farmall H use?

The Farmall H is equipped with a Sliding gear transmission with 5 forward gears.

What engine configuration does the Farmall H use?

The Farmall H is equipped with a 4-cylinder engine displacing 152.1 ci.

How do I maintain a Farmall H?

Routine service for the Farmall H covers engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic and coolant level checks, air filter cleaning, and scheduled inspections. Refer to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for exact intervals.