Farmall 230: all source data

All 49 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
(no label)Original price was $2,100 in 1958
Engine
(no label)International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank11 gal | 41.6 L
Transmission
(no label)4-speed sliding gear
(no label)4-speed creeper
Power
Drawbar (claimed)20.0 hp | 14.9 kW
PTO (claimed)24.95 hp | 18.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)25.00 hp | 18.6 kW
Belt (tested)28.06 hp | 20.9 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Differential mechanical dry disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Pto
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
Weight3440 lbs | 1560 kg
Front tire5.00-15
Rear tire11.2-36
Serial location
(no label)Right side of clutch housing
Belt pulley
Diameter8 inches | 20 cm
Width6 inches | 15 cm
RPM1,487
Speed3,114 ft/min | 949.15 meters/min

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)International Harvester C123
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement122.7 ci | 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke3.125x4.00 inches | 79 x 102 mm
Compression6.94:1
Rated RPM1800
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts6
Oil capacity5 qts | 4.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)15 qts | 14.2 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)4-speed sliding gear
(no label)4-speed creeper
Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
TransmissionHydra-Creeper
Typecreeper
Gears4 forward and reverse
(no label)The Hydra-Creeper unit consisted of a hydraulic motor that attached to the tractor's PTO shaft. The motor was powered from the tractor's hydraulics and drove the tractor through the PTO shaft.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.00-15
Ag rear11.2-36
Dimensions
Operating weight3440 lbs | 1560 kg
Ballasted weight5331 lbs | 2418 kg