Compare/Farmall C vs Farmall F-137

Farmall C vs Farmall F-137

Verdict: Farmall C vs Farmall F-137

The Farmall C and the Farmall F-137 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall F-137 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 19 hp. Farmall F-137 is the lighter machine (1,080 kg vs 1,290 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall C holds more fuel (41.6 L vs 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall F-137 is the newer design (1961 vs 1948). In short: choose the Farmall F-137 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

19 hp

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

79,932Reference

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Original price

$1,500Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

41.6 LReference

37.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

13.8 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

15.7 kWReference

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Displacement

1.9 LReference

1.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 102 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

5.33:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1650Reference

1900Reference

Idle RPM

525-1850Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Belt power (max)

15.7 kWReference

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Max power

13.8 kWReference

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Engine

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14.9 kWReference

Power

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14.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

sliding gearReference

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1650Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

176 cmReference

Weight

1290 kgReference

1080 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

4.50-16Reference

Rear tire

9-36Reference

9-24Reference

Ag front

4.00-15Reference

4.50-16Reference

Ag rear

10-36Reference

10-24Reference

Length

305 cmReference

259 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

178 cmReference

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Operating weight

1290 kgReference

1080 kgReference

Width

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143 cmReference

Height

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156 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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1455 kgReference

Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Front tread

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119 to 169 cmReference

Rear tread

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119 to 180 cmReference

C Serial Number Location

C Serial Numbers

1948

FC501Reference

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1949

FC22624Reference

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1950

FC47010Reference

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1951

FC71880Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

7.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1316 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.