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Farmall 130 vs Farmall F-30

Verdict: Farmall 130 vs Farmall F-30

The Farmall 130 and the Farmall F-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Farmall 130 is the lighter machine (1,270 kg vs 2,404 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall F-30 holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 41.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall 130 is the newer design (1956 vs 1931). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

9,197Reference

28,902Reference

Original price

$2000 (1958)Reference

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Steering

manualReference

Variants

130

similar International Harvester modelReference

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130 Hi-Clear

high-cropReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

41.6 LReference

79.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

14.8 kWReference

18.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

16.6 kWReference

24.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.0 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 102 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

6.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1400Reference

1150Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

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Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

34.1 LReference

Belt power (max)

16.6 kWReference

24.5 kWReference

Max power

14.8 kWReference

18.5 kWReference

Aux. fuel

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3.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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14.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Plows

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3Reference

Fuel system

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Zenith K5 carburetorReference

Starter type

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hand-crankReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

sliding gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

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Weight

1270 kgReference

2404 kgReference

Front tire

5.00x15Reference

25x4Reference

Rear tire

9.00x24Reference

42x12Reference

Ag front

5.00x15Reference

25x4 (steel)Reference

Ag rear

9.00x24Reference

42x12 (steel)Reference

Length

271 cmReference

373 cmReference

Width

142 cmReference

228 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

165 cmReference

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Operating weight

1270 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2109 kgReference

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Ground clearance

68 cmReference

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Front tread

111 to 162 cmReference

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Rear tread

101 to 172 cmReference

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Height

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205 cmReference

Farmall 130 attachments

130 Serial Number Location

130 Serial Numbers

1956

501Reference

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1957

1120Reference

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1958

8363Reference

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Final

10209Reference

FB30026Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

6.8 l/hourReference

12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

1340 kgReference

1885 kgReference

F-30 Serial Number Location

F-30 Serial Numbers

1931

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FB501Reference

1932

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FB1184Reference

1933

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FB4305Reference

1934

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FB5526Reference

1935

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FB7032Reference

1936

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FB10407Reference

1937

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FB18684Reference

1938

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FB27186Reference

1939

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FB29007Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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37 cmReference

RPM

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682Reference

Speed

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796.14 meters/minReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.