Compare/Farmall 300 vs Farmall F-265

Farmall 300 vs Farmall F-265

Verdict: Farmall 300 vs Farmall F-265

The Farmall 300 and the Farmall F-265 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 35 hp. Farmall F-265 is the lighter machine (1,875 kg vs 2,431 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall F-265 is the newer design (1959 vs 1954). 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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Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

35 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

With 10-36 rear tires.Reference

Total built

170 (High-Clearance)Reference

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Final drives

bull gearReference

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Variants

IH 300

utility tractorReference

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Farmall 300 High-Clearance

high-crop tractorReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

64.3 LReference

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Plows

3Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

26.4 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

28.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 108 mmReference

84 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6.6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1750Reference

2000Reference

Idle RPM

900-1750Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Coolant capacity

15.6 LReference

12.3 LReference

Belt power (max)

28.6 kWReference

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Max power

26.4 kWReference

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Engine

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26.1 kWReference

Power

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26.1 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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4.8 LReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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12.5 LReference

Capacity

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12.5 LReference

Engine RPM

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540@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

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Weight

2431 kgReference

1875 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

4.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11-38Reference

10-36Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

13-38Reference

11-36Reference

Length

355 cmReference

329 cmReference

Width

254 cmReference

213 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

223 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

64 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

69 mmReference

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Front tread

144 to 227 cmReference

124 to 197 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 254 cmReference

127 to 198 cmReference

Height

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176 cmReference

Operating weight

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1875 kgReference

Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

Farmall 300 attachments

300 Serial Numbers

1954

501Reference

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1955

1779Reference

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1956

23224Reference

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Location:

Serial number on the left side of the clutch housing.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

16.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2529 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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43.1 LReference

Speeds

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.