Compare/Farmall F-265 vs Farmall M

Farmall F-265 vs Farmall M

Verdict: Farmall F-265 vs Farmall M

The Farmall F-265 and the Farmall M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall F-265 leads on rated power with 35 hp against 34 hp. Farmall F-265 is the lighter machine (1,875 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-265 is the newer design (1959 vs 1939). In short: choose the Farmall F-265 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall M 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

35 hp

34 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 10-36 rear tires.Reference

Gasoline 5-speed 2WDSeptember 11 - 21, 1939Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 328 fileReference

Total built

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270,140Reference

Original price

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$2,600 (1952 )Reference

Engine

26.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 102 mmReference

98 x 133 mmReference

Power

26.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1450Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

4.8 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

22.7 LReference

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

Drawbar (tested)

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24.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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27.3 kWReference

Compression

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5.65:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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27.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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26.9 kWReference

Max power

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24.7 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

43.1 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

12.5 LReference

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Capacity

12.5 LReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2000Reference

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PTO (tested)

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26.9 kWReference

Pressure

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55.2 barReference

Dimensions

Weight

1875 kgReference

2203 kgReference

Front tire

4.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

10-36Reference

11-38Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

22.50x4 (steel)Reference

Ag rear

11-36Reference

11.25-36Reference

Length

329 cmReference

337 cmReference

Width

213 cmReference

Height

176 cmReference

198 cmReference

Operating weight

1875 kgReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Front tread

124 to 197 cmReference

23 cmReference

Rear tread

127 to 198 cmReference

132 to 223 cmReference

Wheelbase

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224 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2203 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3070 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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69 mmReference

Speeds

Variants

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diesel engineReference

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high-cropReference

MDV

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diesel high-cropReference

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Australian-built M, built 1949-1954Reference

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British-built MReference

W-6

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standard-frontReference

I-6

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industrialReference

Farmall M attachments

M Serial Number Location

M Serial Numbers

1939

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FBK501Reference

1940

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FBK7240Reference

1941

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FBK25371Reference

1942

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FBK50988Reference

1943

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FBK60011Reference

1944

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FBK67424Reference

1945

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FBK88085Reference

1946

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FBK105564Reference

1947

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FBK122823Reference

1948

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FBK151708Reference

1949

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FBK180514Reference

1950

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FBK213579Reference

1951

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FBK247518Reference

1952

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FBK290923Reference

Final

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FBK298218Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use

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11.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1935 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.