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Farmall F-20 vs Farmall MV

Verdict: Farmall F-20 vs Farmall MV

The Farmall F-20 and the Farmall MV are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall F-20 leads on rated power with 27 hp against 25 hp. Farmall F-20 is the lighter machine (1,995 kg vs 2,203 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall MV holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall MV is the newer design (1942 vs 1932). In short: choose the Farmall F-20 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall MV 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 F-20 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall MV Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
25 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Kerosene 4-speed 2WDNovember 5 - 12, 1936Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 276 fileReference
gasolineReference
Total built
154,398Reference
1,674Reference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
49.2 LReference
79.5 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.3 LReference
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
14.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
15.4 kWReference
Belt (tested)
20.9 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 127 mmReference
98 x 133 mmReference
Rated RPM
1200Reference
1450Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Coolant capacity
27.4 LReference
22.7 LReference
Belt power (max)
20.8 kWReference
Max power
15.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
23.1 kWReference
Compression
5.65:1Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.330 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
Transmission
Type
sliding gearReference
Lift-AllReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
Transmission
sliding gearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
19.9 kWReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
505@1200Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
215 cmReference
231 cmReference
Weight
1995 kgReference
2203 kgReference
Front tire
25x4Reference
6.00-20Reference
Rear tire
40x6Reference
10.00-36Reference
Ag front
25x4 (steel)Reference
6.00-20Reference
Ag rear
9.00x36Reference
10.00-36Reference
Length
355 cmReference
370 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
170 cmReference
Height (hood)
147 cmReference
Front tread
21 cmReference
152 to 167 cmReference
Rear tread
144 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height
229 cmReference
Shipping weight
2203 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3070 kgReference
F-20 Serial Number Location
F-20 Serial Numbers
1932
FA-501Reference
1933
------Reference
1934
TA-135000 (old style countershaft)Reference
1935
FA-9760Reference
1936
FA-41123Reference
1937
FA-72982Reference
1938
FA-112201Reference
1939
FA-136042Reference
Final
FA-148810Reference
298218Reference
Capacities
Diameter
35 cmReference
Width
218 cmReference
218 cmReference
RPM
654Reference
Speed
730.00 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
10.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
1327 kgReference
Variants
M
row-cropReference
MDV
diesel high-cropReference
MV Serial Number Location
MV Serial Numbers
1942
50988Reference
1943
60011Reference
1944
67424Reference
1945
88085Reference
1946
105564Reference
1947
122823Reference
1948
151708Reference
1949
180514Reference
1950
213579Reference
1951
247518Reference
1952
290923Reference

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.

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