Farmall F-12


Farmall F-12 tractor photo
1932 - 1938
Series map:
F-12
F-20
14.4hp*
29.6hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)
FactoriesChicago, Illinois, USA
 Neuss, Germany
Total built123,442 USA
 2,848 Germany
Variants
F-12-GGerman-built
F-12-G4German-built, four-speed
W-12McCormick standard-front
Farmall F-12 Engines
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline
Waukesha 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank13 gal
49.2 L
Engine details ...
Farmall F-12 Transmissions
3-speed unsynchronized gear
4-speed
Transmission details ...
Farmall F-12 Power
Drawbar (claimed)10 hp
7.5 kW
Belt (claimed)13 hp
9.7 kW
Plows1
Drawbar (tested)12.31 hp
9.2 kW
Belt (tested)16.20 hp
12.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540 (1.125)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase76 inches
193 cm
Weight2700 lbs
1224 kg
Front tire23x6
Rear tire54x6
Full dimensions and tires ...
F-12 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate ahead of the gear shift, below the steering column.
1932501 (Chicago)
1933526 (Chicago)
19344881 (Chicago)
193517411 (Chicago)
193648660 (Chicago)
193781837 (Chicago)
1938117518 (Chicago)
Final123942 (Chicago)
1938NT101 (Neuss)

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Belt Pulley
Diameter12.375 inches
31 cm
Width6.25 inches
15 cm
RPM800
Speed2591 ft/min
789.74 meters/min
References
F-12 references literature
McCormick-Deering Farmall 12 published in 1936, by International Harvester
International Tractors - The Line That Offers You A Choice published in 1933, by International Harvester
McCormick-Deering Tractors - Modern Agricultural Power published in 1933, by International Harvester
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