Farmall C


Farmall C tractor photo
1948 - 1951
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
C
H
23.5hp*
26.7hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built79,932
Original price$1,500
Farmall C Engine
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank11 gal
41.6 L
Engine details ...
Farmall C Power
Drawbar (tested)18.57 hp
13.8 kW
Belt (tested)21.12 hp
15.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Manual contracting band brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540
Engine RPM540@1650
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase81.625 inches
207 cm
Weight2845 lbs
1290 kg
Front tire4.00-15
Rear tire9-36
Full dimensions and tires ...
C Serial Number Location
Farmall C serial number location
Seat support, left side
C Serial Numbers
1948FC501
1949FC22624
1950FC47010
1951FC71880

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References
C references literature
Operator's Manual No. 72 Leveling and Grader Blade published in 1960, by International Harvester
Leveling and Grader Blades published in 1957, by International Harvester
Farmall C Tractor with Touch-Control published in 1948, by International Harvester
Farmall C Tractor and Touch-Control Implements published in 1951, by International Harvester
Vegetable Truck Farming published by International Harvester
General Line Catalog published in 1949, by International Harvester
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