Compare/Farmall 350 vs Farmall MD

Farmall 350 vs Farmall MD

Verdict: Farmall 350 vs Farmall MD

The Farmall 350 and the Farmall MD are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 35 hp. Farmall MD is the lighter machine (2,268 kg vs 5,331 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall MD holds more fuel (75.7 L vs 64.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall 350 is the newer design (1956 vs 1941). 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

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

The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless shift-on-the-move between normal, direct drive (DD) and the TA. By engaging the TA, tractor ground speed is reduced and torque is increased.Reference

Diesel 5-speed 2WDJune 1 - 16, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 460 fileReference

Steering

powerReference

manualReference

Total built

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18,253Reference

Variants

IH 350

utility tractorReference

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Farmall 350

row-cropReference

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Farmall 350 Hi-Clear

high-crop tractorReference

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WD-6

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standard-frontReference

ID-6

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industrialReference

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gasoline engineReference

Engine

Gasoline Fuel tank

64.3 LReference

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Diesel Fuel tank

68.1 LReference

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LP gas Fuel tank

69.6 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

26.3 kWReference

25.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

29.3 kWReference

28.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 108 mmReference

98 x 133 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

9.0:1Reference

16.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1450Reference

Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Coolant capacity

18.0 LReference

28.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

29.3 kWReference

28.5 kWReference

Max power

25.7 kWReference

25.0 kWReference

Fuel tank

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75.7 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.8 LReference

Plows

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3 (14-inch)Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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26.1 kWReference

Pressure

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55.2 barReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

234 cmReference

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Weight

5331 to 5475 poundsReference

2268 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11.00x38Reference

12-38Reference

Ag front

5.50-16Reference

22.50x4 steelReference

Ag rear

13.6x38Reference

51x8 steelReference

Length

345 cmReference

322 cmReference

Width

210 cmReference

215 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

196 cmReference

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Ground clearance

48 cmReference

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Front tread

20/42 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 236 cmReference

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Diesel

2433 kgReference

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Gasoline

2418 kgReference

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LP gas

2483 kgReference

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Height

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198 cmReference

Operating weight

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2268 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3433 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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69 mmReference

Farmall 350 attachments

350 Serial Number Location

350 Serial Numbers

1956

501Reference

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1957

1030Reference

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1958

14674Reference

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Final

17215Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

15.5 l/hourReference

10.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

2900 kgReference

2291 kgReference

MD Serial Numbers

1941

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25371Reference

1942

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50988Reference

1943

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60011Reference

1944

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67424Reference

1945

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88085Reference

1946

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105564Reference

1947

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122823Reference

1948

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151708Reference

1949

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180514Reference

1950

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213579Reference

1951

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247518Reference

1952

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290923Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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6Reference

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.