Compare/Farmall MV vs Farmall Super C

Farmall MV vs Farmall Super C

Verdict: Farmall MV vs Farmall Super C

The Farmall MV and the Farmall Super C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall MV leads on rated power with 25 hp against 24 hp. Farmall Super C is the lighter machine (1,406 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 41.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall Super C is the newer design (1951 vs 1942). In short: choose the Farmall MV for outright pulling power, or the Farmall Super C 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

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

gasolineReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

1,674Reference

98,310Reference

Steering

manualReference

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Variants

row-cropReference

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MDV

diesel high-cropReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

79.5 LReference

41.6 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.8 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

18.6 kWReference

15.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

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Plows

3 (14-inch)Reference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 133 mmReference

79 x 102 mmReference

Compression

5.65:1Reference

6:1Reference

Rated RPM

1450Reference

1650Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

14.2 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.330 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.432 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.432 mmReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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15.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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17.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Belt power (max)

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17.7 kWReference

Max power

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15.5 kWReference

Transmission

sliding gearReference

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Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

Lift-AllReference

sliding gearReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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17.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

231 cmReference

208 cmReference

Weight

2203 kgReference

1406 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-20Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

10.00-36Reference

10-36Reference

Ag front

6.00-20Reference

5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

10.00-36Reference

10-36Reference

Length

370 cmReference

312 cmReference

Width

218 cmReference

15 cmReference

Height

229 cmReference

189 cmReference

Shipping weight

2203 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3070 kgReference

2285 kgReference

Front tread

152 to 167 cmReference

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Rear tread

175 cmReference

119 to 203 cmReference

Operating weight

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1406 kgReference

MV Serial Number Location

MV Serial Numbers

1942

50988Reference

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1943

60011Reference

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1944

67424Reference

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1945

88085Reference

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1946

105564Reference

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1947

122823Reference

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1948

151708Reference

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1949

180514Reference

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1950

213579Reference

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1951

247518Reference

FC100001Reference

1952

290923Reference

FC131157Reference

Final

298218Reference

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Super C Serial Number Location

Super C Serial Numbers

1953

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FC159130Reference

1954

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FC187788Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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21 cmReference

RPM

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1363Reference

Speed

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924.46 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1429 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.