Farmall 230 Specs & Features

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Farmall 230 Technical Specifications

Farmall 230 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1956 – 1958.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall 230 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Farmall 230 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Original price:	$2,100 (1958 )

Farmall 230 Power

Engine:
Drawbar (claimed):	20.0 hp 14.9 kW
PTO (claimed):	24.95 hp 18.6 kW
Drawbar (tested):	25.00 hp 18.6 kW
Belt (tested):	28.06 hp 20.9 kW

Farmall 230 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

manual

Brakes:

differential mechanical dry disc

Cab:

Open operator station.

Transmissions:

4-speed sliding gear

4-speed creeper

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear RPM:

540

Farmall 230 Engine detail

Engine Detail
International Harvester C123
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement:	122.7 ci 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.125×4.00 inches 79 x 102 mm
Compression:	6.94:1
Rated RPM:	1800
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter volts:	6
Oil capacity:	5 qts 4.7 L
Coolant capacity:	15 qts 14.2 L

Farmall 230 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	sliding gear
Gears:	4 forward and 1 reverse

Farmall 230 Dimensions

Operating weight:	3440 lbs 1560 kg
Ballasted weight:	5331 lbs 2418 kg

Farmall 230 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 616

Nebraska Tractor Test 616
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD April 25, 1957 – , Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 616 file
Belt power (max):	28.06 hp 20.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	25.00 hp 18.6 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull:	3,574 lbs 1621 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Farmall 230 a good tractor?

The Farmall 230 is one of the great tractors in the Farmall (a part of International Harvester) stable, and it has earned Farmall (a part of International Harvester) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Farmall 230 take?

Check out the Farmall 230 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Farmall (a part of International Harvester) made the 130

The Farmall 230 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1956 – 1958