Compare/Farmall F-135 vs Farmall F-30

Farmall F-135 vs Farmall F-30

Verdict: Farmall F-135 vs Farmall F-30

The Farmall F-135 and the Farmall F-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Farmall F-135 is the lighter machine (2,297 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 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall F-135 is the newer design (1958 vs 1931). 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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Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 8-24 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

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28,902Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

37.9 LReference

79.5 LReference

Engine

14.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.2 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Power

14.9 kWReference

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Compression

19:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1900Reference

1150Reference

Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

34.1 LReference

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

Drawbar (tested)

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18.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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24.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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Zenith K5 carburetorReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Starter type

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hand-crankReference

Belt power (max)

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24.5 kWReference

Max power

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18.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

176 cmReference

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Weight

2297 to 2381 poundsReference

2404 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

25x4Reference

Rear tire

8-24Reference

42x12Reference

Ag front

4.50-16Reference

25x4 (steel)Reference

Ag rear

9-24Reference

42x12 (steel)Reference

Length

259 cmReference

373 cmReference

Width

143 cmReference

228 cmReference

Height

155 cmReference

205 cmReference

Shipping weight

1041 kgReference

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Operating weight

1080 kgReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Front tread

119 to 169 cmReference

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Rear tread

119 to 180 cmReference

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Speeds

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

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

RPM

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682Reference

Speed

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796.14 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1885 kgReference

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.