Farmall B Technical Specifications
Farmall B is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1939 – 1947.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall B 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 B Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Factories | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
| Total built | 75,241 |
| Original price | $770 |
| The Farmall A and B were nearly identical tractors. The A featured an offset engine and wide front end. The B had a centered engine, seat offset to the right, and narrow front end. | |
| Engine: | 16.21 hp 12.1 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 18.39 hp 13.7 kW |
Farmall B Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Manual steering | |
| Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Farmall B Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| International Harvester C113 | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled vertical I-head | |
| Displacement | 113.1 ci 1.9 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00×4.00 inches 76 x 102 mm |
| Compression | 5.33:1 |
| Rated RPM | 1400 |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts 4.7 L |
| Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts 12.8 L |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches 0.635 mm |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches 0.508 mm |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (hot) 0.356 mm |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.014 inches (hot) 0.356 mm |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | sliding gear |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Farmall B Dimensions
| Length | 108 inches 274 cm |
| Width | 79.5 inches 201 cm |
| Height | 65 inches 165 cm |
| Weight | 2400 lbs 1088 kg |
| Rear tread | 64/68/72/76 inches 162/172/182/193 cm (wheel in) |
| Rear tread | 80/84/88/92 inches 203/213/223/233 cm (wheel out) |
Farmall B Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 331 | |
| Gasoline 4-speed 2WD September 25 – 29, 1939 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 331 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 18.39 hp 13.7 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 1.6 gal/hour 6.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 16.21 hp 12.1 kW |
| Gear 2 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 2,377 lbs 1078 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 332 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 332 | |
| Distillate 4-speed 2WD October 9 – 13, 1939 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 332 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 16.00 hp 11.9 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 14.73 hp 11.0 kW |
| Fuel use | 1.2 gal/hour 4.5 l/hour |
| Gear 2 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 2,463 lbs 1117 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Farmall B a good tractor?
The Farmall B 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 B take?
Check out the Farmall B 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 ?
The Farmall B was an agricultural tractor model made from 1939 – 1947
How much does a Farmall B tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Farmall B weight ranges from 2400 lbs
1088 kg .
How much can a Farmall B Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Farmall B tractors starts at 2,377 lbs
1078 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.