Farmall • Row-Crop Tractor

Farmall H

Name: Farmall H
Brand: Farmall

Years Active: 1939 – 1953

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Model Summary

The Farmall H is one of International Harvester’s most iconic row-crop tractors. Introduced in 1939 to succeed the F-20, it became a cornerstone of mid-sized farming across North America with nearly 392,000 units built. Powered by an IHC 2.5L 4-cylinder engine (C152), it offered versatile rear tread spacing to clear standard crop rows and came equipped with a 5-speed transmission and pneumatic tires.

Available Variants

High-Crop

Production Serial Numbers By YearBeginning Serial #

Production Year	Starting Serial Number
1939	501
1940	5606
1941	52520
1942	94002
1943	120686
1944	148197
1945	179979
1946	208226
1947	240417
1948	267323
1949	296205
1950	324424
1951	350257
1952	371900
1953	382879 – 391227

Gross Power

26 HP

PTO Output

26.2 HP

Drive Setup

2WD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine Specifications Preview

Powerplant configuration, displacement, and operating speeds.

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Make & ModelInternational Harvester C-152 (IHC C152)

Cylinders & Displacement4 Cyl • 2.5L

Rated Speed1650 RPM

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Gear ratios, shuttle configuration, and drive axle setups.

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Transmission TypeSliding gear transmission

Gear Setup5 Forward / 1 Reverse

Clutch System10-inch single-plate dry disc clutch

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Dimensions & Operational Weight Preview

Chassis measurements, ground clearance, and shipping weight.

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Operating Weight3,875 lbs

Wheelbase88.5 in

Overall Length125 in

Ground Clearance19.25 in

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Additional Model Details

Drawbar Horsepower	24.17 HP
Factory	Farmall Works plant in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total Built	391,227
Original Price	$1,200 in 1939

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Farmall H Tractor?: The Farmall H is a medium-sized, two-wheel-drive row-crop tractor made by International Harvester (IH) under the Farmall brand. It was produced from 1939 to 1954 and was widely used for plowing, cultivating, and general farm work.
What engine does the Farmall H have?: It uses a 2.5-liter (152.1 cubic-inch), four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. Depending on the version, it could run on gasoline, distillate, or kerosene.
How much power does the Farmall H produce?: The Farmall H has about 19 drawbar horsepower (claimed) and a maximum drawbar pull of roughly 3,600 lb, making it suitable for medium-duty farm tasks.
What transmission and steering does it have?: It has a sliding-gear transmission with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, plus a dry-disc clutch. Steering is manual, and brakes are mechanical contracting-band type.
How many Farmall H tractors were made?: About 392,000 Farmall H tractors of all types were produced, making it one of IH’s most popular models. A later improved version, the Super H, was also made in smaller numbers.

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