Compare/Farmall 130 vs Stihl S 20

Farmall 130 vs Stihl S 20

Verdict: Farmall 130 vs Stihl S 20

The Farmall 130 and the Stihl S 20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Stihl S 20 is the lighter machine (980 kg vs 1,270 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 130 holds more fuel (41.6 L vs 22.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Stihl S 20 is the newer design (1960 vs 1956). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Stihl

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

StihlReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

air-cooledReference

Total built

9,197Reference

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Original price

$2000 (1958)Reference

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Steering

manualReference

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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

22.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

14.8 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

16.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 102 mmReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1400Reference

3000Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

9.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

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Belt power (max)

16.6 kWReference

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Max power

14.8 kWReference

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Engine

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14.9 kWReference

Power

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14.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

single dry plateReference

Transmission

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Hurth 819Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

sliding gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

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Weight

1270 kgReference

980 kgReference

Front tire

5.00x15Reference

4.50-16Reference

Rear tire

9.00x24Reference

7.00-30Reference

Ag front

5.00x15Reference

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Ag rear

9.00x24Reference

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Length

271 cmReference

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Width

142 cmReference

147 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

124 to 150 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.50-16. Rear: 7.00-30Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-16. Rear: 10.00-28Reference

Height

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160 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

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

6.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1340 kgReference

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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.