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Farmall F-30 vs Farmall H

Verdict: Farmall F-30 vs Farmall H

The Farmall F-30 and the Farmall H 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 H is the lighter machine (1,757 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 H is the newer design (1939 vs 1931). In short: choose the Farmall F-30 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall H 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-30 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall H Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
19 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Distillate 5-speed 2WDNovember 6 - 11, 1939Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 334 fileReference
Total built
28,902Reference
391,227Reference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
79.5 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
3.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
14.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
18.5 kWReference
18.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
24.5 kWReference
19.5 kWReference
Displacement
4.6 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 127 mmReference
86 x 108 mmReference
Fuel system
Zenith K5 carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1150Reference
1650Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Coolant capacity
34.1 LReference
15.6 LReference
Belt power (max)
24.5 kWReference
17.4 kWReference
Max power
18.5 kWReference
16.0 kWReference
Compression
4.5:1Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
22.7 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.330 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
sliding gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Hydraulic system
3.8 LReference
Capacity
3.8 LReference
Dimensions
Weight
2404 kgReference
1757 kgReference
Front tire
25x4Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
42x12Reference
51x6Reference
Ag front
25x4 (steel)Reference
6x20 (HV)Reference
Ag rear
42x12 (steel)Reference
10-38Reference
Length
373 cmReference
318 cmReference
Height
205 cmReference
Wheelbase
224 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
187 cmReference
Front tread
20 cmReference
Rear tread
111 to 203 cmReference
F-30 Serial Number Location
F-30 Serial Numbers
1931
FB501Reference
1932
FB1184Reference
1933
FB4305Reference
1934
FB5526Reference
1935
FB7032Reference
1936
FB10407Reference
1937
FB18684Reference
1938
FB27186Reference
1939
FB29007Reference
501Reference
Final
FB30026Reference
Capacities
Diameter
37 cmReference
Width
228 cmReference
254 cmReference
RPM
682Reference
Speed
796.14 meters/minReference
Fuel
66.2 LReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.9 l/hourReference
8.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
1885 kgReference
1437 kgReference
Variants
H
row-cropReference
HV
high-cropReference
W-4
standard treadReference
I-4
industrialReference
O-4
orchardReference
Farmall H attachments
H Serial Number Location
H Serial Numbers
1940
10653Reference
1941
52387Reference
1942
93237Reference
1943
122091Reference
1944
150251Reference
1945
186123Reference
1946
214820Reference
1947
241143Reference
1948
268991Reference
1949
300876Reference
1950
327975Reference
1951
351923Reference
1952
375861Reference
1953
390500Reference
Links
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery volts
6Reference

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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