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Farmall 300 vs Farmall 340

Verdict: Farmall 300 vs Farmall 340

The Farmall 300 and the Farmall 340 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 340 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 35 hp. Farmall 300 is the lighter machine (2,431 kg vs 4,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 300 holds more fuel (64.3 L vs 56.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall 340 is the newer design (1958 vs 1954). In short: choose the Farmall 340 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 300 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 300 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall 340 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
39 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
International HarvesterReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
PTO performanceReference
Total built
170 (High-Clearance)Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Steering
manualReference
Variants
IH 300
utility tractorReference
Farmall 300 High-Clearance
high-crop tractorReference
IH 340
utilityReference
Farmall 340
row-cropReference
T-340
crawlerReference
International 340
industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
64.3 LReference
87.1 LReference
Plows
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
26.4 kWReference
26.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)
28.6 kWReference
25.9 kWReference
Displacement
2.8 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 108 mmReference
94 x 98 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
6.6:1Reference
19.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
1750Reference
2000Reference
Idle RPM
900-1750Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
15.6 LReference
17.6 LReference
Belt power (max)
28.6 kWReference
25.9 kWReference
Max power
26.4 kWReference
26.9 kWReference
Engine
35.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
23.5 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
Power
35.0 kWReference
Torque
174.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Oil capacity
22.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
29.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference
Clutch
266.7mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
29.0 kWReference
Pressure
103.4 barReference
Pump flow
47.3 lpmReference
Engine RPM
540@1750Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
27.9 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
243 cmReference
202 cmReference
Weight
2431 kgReference
4250 to 5195 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
5-15Reference
Rear tire
11-38Reference
12.4-36Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-10Reference
Ag rear
13-38Reference
13.9-36Reference
Length
355 cmReference
297 cmReference
Width
254 cmReference
161 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
223 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
64 cmReference
Bar rear axle
69 mmReference
Front tread
144 to 227 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 254 cmReference
121 to 297 cmReference
Height
149 cmReference
Shipping
1927 kgReference
Gas Operating
2147 kgReference
Diesel Operating
2356 kgReference
Ballasted
3437 kgReference
Farmall 300 attachments
300 Serial Numbers
1954
501Reference
1955
1779Reference
1956
23224Reference
Location:
Serial number on the left side of the clutch housing.Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Battery volts
6Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
16.7 l/hourReference
11.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
2529 kgReference
2521 kgReference
Fuel use
10.6 l/hourReference
Farmall 340 attachments
340 Serial Number Location
340 Serial Numbers
1958
501Reference
1959
2723Reference
1960
5411Reference
1961
6642Reference
1962
7276Reference
1963
7677Reference
Final
?Reference
Capacities
Diameter
27 cmReference
RPM
2000Reference
Speed
949.45 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.

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