Farmall F-12

Farmall F-12 Technical Specifications

Farmall F-12 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1932 – 1938.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall F-12 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 F-12 Production

















Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Factories: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  Neuss, Germany
Total built: 123,442 USA
  2,848 Germany


Farmall F-12 Power
















Engine:
Drawbar (claimed): 10 hp
7.5 kW
Belt (claimed): 13 hp
9.7 kW
Plows: 1
Drawbar (tested): 12.31 hp
9.2 kW
Belt (tested): 16.20 hp
12.1 kW

Farmall F-12 Mechanical






















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmissions: 3-speed unsynchronized gear
  4-speed

Power Take-off (PTO)




Rear RPM: 540 (1.125)

Title serial numbers



























1932: 501 (Chicago)
1933: 526 (Chicago)
1934: 4881 (Chicago)
1935: 17411 (Chicago)
1936: 48660 (Chicago)
1937: 81837 (Chicago)
1938: 117518 (Chicago)
1938: NT101 (Neuss)


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Farmall F-12? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Farmall F-12 Engine detail




























Engine Detail
International Harvester
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
Air cleaner: oil bath
Rated RPM: 1400
Firing order: 1-3-4-2
Coolant capacity: 14 qts
13.2 L



Farmall F-12 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Type: unsynchronized gear
Gears: 3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: dry disc

Farmall F-12 Dimensions



















Wheelbase: 76 inches
193 cm
Length: 125.5 inches
318 cm
Width: 74.25 inches
188 cm
Height: 62.5 inches
158 cm
Shipping weight: 2700 lbs
1224 kg
Rear tread: 44 to 79 inches
111 to 200 cm

Farmall F-12 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 212






























Nebraska Tractor Test 212
Gasoline 3-speed 2WD
May 1 – 10, 1933
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 212 file
Belt power (max): 16.20 hp
12.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 1.7 gal/hour
6.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 12.31 hp
9.2 kW
Max pull: 1,870 lbs
848 kg










Nebraska Tractor Test 220


























Nebraska Tractor Test 220
Kerosene 3-speed 2WD
November 1 – 16, 1933
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 220 file
Belt power (max): 14.59 hp
10.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 1.5 gal/hour
5.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 11.81 hp
8.8 kW
Max pull: 1,814 lbs
822 kg

FAQ

Is Farmall F-12 a good tractor?

The Farmall F-12 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 F-12 take?

Check out the Farmall F-12 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 F-12?

The Farmall F-12 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1932 – 1938

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