Farmall H Technical Specifications
Farmall H is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1939 – 1953.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall H 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 H Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
| Total built | 391,227 |
| Original price was $2,000 in 1953 | |
| The Farmall H is the row-crop version of the McCormick-Deering W-4. | |
| Engine: | 24.17 hp 18.0 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 26.20 hp 19.5 kW |
Farmall H Electrical
| Ground | positive |
| Charging system | generator |
| Battery volts | 6 |
Farmall H Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Manual steering | |
| Mechanical contracting band brakes | |
| Open operator station. |
Capacity
| Fuel | 17.5 gal 66.2 L |
| Aux. fuel | 0.875 gal 3.3 L |
| Hydraulic system | 1 gal 3.8 L |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 1 gal 3.8 L |
Tracktor Hitch
| Type | Lift-All *Pneumatic implement lift system. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear RPM | 540 *The 1-3/8 shaft was adopted in 1942. Prior to that, a 1-1/8 inch shaft was used. |
Title serial numbers
| 1939 | 501 |
| 1940 | 10653 |
| 1941 | 52387 |
| 1942 | 93237 |
| 1943 | 122091 |
| 1944 | 150251 |
| 1945 | 186123 |
| 1946 | 214820 |
| 1947 | 241143 |
| 1948 | 268991 |
| 1949 | 300876 |
| 1950 | 327975 |
| 1951 | 351923 |
| 1952 | 375861 |
| 1953 | 390500 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my Farmall H? 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 H Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| International Harvester | |
| gasoline | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 291 ci 4.8 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.75×4.39 inches 95 x 112 mm |
| Air cleaner: | dual stage dry |
| Compression: | 7.5:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2400 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type: | hydrostatic |
| Gears: | infinite (2-range) forward and reverse |
Farmall H Dimensions
| Wheelbase: | 103 inches 261 cm |
| Operating weight: | 8,200 lbs 3719 kg |
| Front tread: | 58 to 82 inches 147 to 208 cm |
| Rear tread: | 60 to 98 inches 152 to 248 cm |
Farmall H Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1154 | |
| Gasoline hydrostatic 2WD November 14 – December 3, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1154 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed: | 69.61 hp 51.9 kW |
| Fuel use: | 6.9 gal/hour 26.1 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed: | 64.10 hp 47.8 kW |
| Fuel use: | 5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power: | 53.86 hp 40.2 kW |
| Fuel use: | 7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour |
| Max pull: | 8,427 lbs 3822 kg |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1155 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1155 | |
| Diesel hydrostatic 2WD November 14 – December 3, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1155 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed: | 69.51 hp 51.8 kW |
| Fuel use: | 5.6 gal/hour 21.2 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed: | 65.41 hp 48.8 kW |
| Fuel use: | 5.3 gal/hour 20.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power: | 53.10 hp 39.6 kW |
| Fuel use: | 5.6 gal/hour 21.2 l/hour |
| Max pull: | 8,310 lbs 3769 kg |
FAQ
Is Farmall H a good tractor?
The Farmall H 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 H take?
Check out the Farmall H 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 H?
The Farmall H was an agricultural tractor model made from 1939 – 1953
How much does a Farmall H tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Farmall H weight ranges from 3875 lbs
1757 kg .