Compare/Farmall C vs Farmall F-30

Farmall C vs Farmall F-30

Verdict: Farmall C vs Farmall F-30

The Farmall C and the Farmall F-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall F-30 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 19 hp. Farmall C is the lighter machine (1,290 kg vs 2,404 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall F-30 holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 41.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall C is the newer design (1948 vs 1931). In short: choose the Farmall F-30 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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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

Total built

79,932Reference

28,902Reference

Original price

$1,500Reference

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Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

41.6 LReference

79.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

13.8 kWReference

18.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

15.7 kWReference

24.5 kWReference

Displacement

1.9 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 102 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

5.33:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1650Reference

1150Reference

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

24.5 kWReference

Max power

13.8 kWReference

18.5 kWReference

Aux. fuel

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3.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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14.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Plows

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3Reference

Fuel system

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Zenith K5 carburetorReference

Starter type

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hand-crankReference

Coolant capacity

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34.1 LReference

Transmission

Type

sliding gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1650Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

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Weight

1290 kgReference

2404 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

25x4Reference

Rear tire

9-36Reference

42x12Reference

Ag front

4.00-15Reference

25x4 (steel)Reference

Ag rear

10-36Reference

42x12 (steel)Reference

Length

305 cmReference

373 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

178 cmReference

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Operating weight

1290 kgReference

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Height

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205 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

12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

1316 kgReference

1885 kgReference

F-30 Serial Number Location

F-30 Serial Numbers

1931

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FB501Reference

1932

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FB1184Reference

1933

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FB4305Reference

1934

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FB5526Reference

1935

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FB7032Reference

1936

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FB10407Reference

1937

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FB18684Reference

1938

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FB27186Reference

1939

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FB29007Reference

Final

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FB30026Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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37 cmReference

Width

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228 cmReference

RPM

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682Reference

Speed

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796.14 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.