Compare/Farmall F-235 vs Farmall MV

Farmall F-235 vs Farmall MV

Verdict: Farmall F-235 vs Farmall MV

The Farmall F-235 and the Farmall MV are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall F-235 leads on rated power with 26 hp against 25 hp. Farmall F-235 is the lighter machine (1,655 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 F-235 is the newer design (1957 vs 1942). In short: choose the Farmall F-235 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

Fit score

Best match

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Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

25 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

dieselReference

gasolineReference

Total built

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1,674Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Variants

F-235

gas row-cropReference

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F-235D

diesel row-cropReference

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FU-235

utilityReference

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row-cropReference

MDV

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diesel high-cropReference

Engine

19.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 102 mmReference

98 x 133 mmReference

Power

19.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1650Reference

1450Reference

Fuel tank

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79.5 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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18.6 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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23.1 kWReference

Plows

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3 (14-inch)Reference

Compression

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5.65:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Coolant capacity

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22.7 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.330 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Lift-AllReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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sliding gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

231 cmReference

Weight

1655 kgReference

2203 kgReference

Front tire

5.00x15Reference

6.00-20Reference

Rear tire

10.00x36Reference

10.00-36Reference

Ag front

5.00x15Reference

6.00-20Reference

Ag rear

10.00x36Reference

10.00-36Reference

Length

331 cmReference

370 cmReference

Width

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218 cmReference

Height

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229 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2203 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3070 kgReference

Front tread

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152 to 167 cmReference

Rear tread

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175 cmReference

MV Serial Number Location

MV Serial Numbers

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

Final

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298218Reference

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.