Farmall H: all source data

All 94 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 Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built391,227
(no label)Original price was $2,000 in 1953
(no label)The Farmall H is the row-crop version of the McCormick-Deering W-4.
Engine
(no label)International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl distillate
(no label)International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl kerosene
Transmission
(no label)5-speed sliding gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)19 hp | 14.2 kW
Belt (claimed)24 hp | 17.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)24.17 hp | 18.0 kW
Belt (tested)26.20 hp | 19.5 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Mechanical contracting band brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel17.5 gal | 66.2 L
Aux. fuel0.875 gal | 3.3 L
Hydraulic system1 gal | 3.8 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity1 gal | 3.8 L
Hitch
TypeLift-All
Pto
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
Wheelbase88.325 inches | 224 cm
Weight3875 lbs | 1757 kg
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire51x6
Serial location
(no label)Transmission housing on left.
Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine options
(no label)International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl distillate
(no label)International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl kerosene
Engine detail
(no label)International Harvester C-152
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement152.1 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.375x4.25 inches | 86 x 108 mm
Compression5.9:1
Rated RPM1650
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starterhand-crank
Starterelectric
Starter volts6
Oil capacity6 qts | 5.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)16.5 qts | 15.6 L
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches | 0.635 mm
Point gap0.013 inches | 0.330 mm
Intake valve clearance0.017 inches | 0.432 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.017 inches | 0.432 mm
(no label)International Harvester
(no label)distillate
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement152.1 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.375x4.25 inches | 86 x 108 mm
Compression4.75:1
Firing order1-3-4-2
Oil capacity6 qts | 5.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)16.5 qts | 15.6 L
(no label)International Harvester
(no label)kerosene
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement152.1 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.375x4.25 inches | 86 x 108 mm
Compression4.5:1
Firing order1-3-4-2
Oil capacity6 qts | 5.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)16.5 qts | 15.6 L

Transmission

Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil capacity24 qts | 22.7 L

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.50-16
Ag front6-16
Ag rear51x6 (steel)
Ag rear6.00-36
Ag rear8-38
Ag rear9-38
Ag rear10-38
Ag front6x20 (HV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase88.325 inches | 224 cm
Length125.25 inches | 318 cm
Width75.5 inches | 191 cm
Width100 inches (long-axle) | 254 cm
Height (steering wheel)74 inches | 187 cm
Weight3875 lbs | 1757 kg
Front tread8.1 inches | 20 cm
Rear tread44 to 80 inches | 111 to 203 cm