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Farmall 230 vs Farmall F-20

Verdict: Farmall 230 vs Farmall F-20

The Farmall 230 and the Farmall F-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall F-20 leads on rated power with 27 hp against 25 hp. Farmall 230 is the lighter machine (1,560 kg vs 1,995 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall F-20 holds more fuel (49.2 L vs 41.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall 230 is the newer design (1956 vs 1932). In short: choose the Farmall F-20 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 230 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Farmall 230 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall F-20 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
27 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
The Hydra-Creeper unit consisted of a hydraulic motor that attached to the tractor's PTO shaft. The motor was powered from the tractor's hydraulics and drove the tractor through the PTO shaft.Reference
Kerosene 4-speed 2WDNovember 5 - 12, 1936Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 276 fileReference
Total built
154,398Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
41.6 LReference
49.2 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
14.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
18.6 kWReference
15.4 kWReference
Belt (tested)
20.9 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Displacement
2.0 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 102 mmReference
95 x 127 mmReference
Compression
6.94:1Reference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
1200Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
27.4 LReference
Belt power (max)
20.9 kWReference
20.8 kWReference
Max power
18.6 kWReference
15.4 kWReference
Aux. fuel
3.3 LReference
Plows
2Reference
Transmission
Type
creeperReference
sliding gearReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
Hydra-CreeperReference
Clutch
279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
18.6 kWReference
19.9 kWReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.125)Reference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Engine RPM
505@1200Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1560 kgReference
1995 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
25x4Reference
Rear tire
11.2-36Reference
40x6Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
25x4 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
11.2-36Reference
9.00x36Reference
Operating weight
1560 kgReference
Ballasted weight
2418 kgReference
Wheelbase
215 cmReference
Length
355 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
170 cmReference
Height (hood)
147 cmReference
Front tread
21 cmReference
Rear tread
144 cmReference
230 Serial Number Location
230 Serial Numbers
1956
501Reference
1957
815Reference
1958
6827Reference
Final
7671Reference
FA-148810Reference
Capacities
Diameter
20 cmReference
35 cmReference
Width
15 cmReference
218 cmReference
RPM
1,487Reference
654Reference
Speed
949.15 meters/minReference
730.00 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.1 l/hourReference
10.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
1621 kgReference
1327 kgReference
F-20 Serial Number Location
F-20 Serial Numbers
1932
FA-501Reference
1933
------Reference
1934
TA-135000 (old style countershaft)Reference
1935
FA-9760Reference
1936
FA-41123Reference
1937
FA-72982Reference
1938
FA-112201Reference
1939
FA-136042Reference

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.

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