Farmall M: all source data

All 79 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
Manufacturer	Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
(no label)	Row-Crop tractor
(no label)	Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built	270,140
Original price	$1,440 (1946 )
Original price	$2,600 (1952 )
(no label)	The M was also available in the MV high-clearance "vegetable version" and the MD diesel. The Farmall M was the row-crop version of the McCormick-Deering W-6. In the late 1950s, the M continued production at Doncaster after it had ceased at the Farmall Works, these are often referred to as a model BM.

Engine
(no label)	International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl distillate
(no label)	International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	21 gal \| 79.5 L
Aux. fuel	1 gal \| 3.8 L

Transmission
(no label)	5-speed sliding gear

Mechanical
(no label)	Two-wheel drive
(no label)	Manual steering
(no label)	Mechanical contracting band brakes
(no label)	Open operator station.

Pto
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)

Serial location
(no label)	Data plate on the left side of the engine area.

Engine options
(no label)	International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl distillate
(no label)	International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine detail
(no label)	International Harvester
(no label)	distillate
(no label)	4-cylinder
(no label)	liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	247.7 ci \| 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.25 inches \| 98 x 133 mm
Compression	4.75:1
Compression	4.5:1
Rated RPM	1,450
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Oil capacity	8 qts \| 7.6 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)	24 qts \| 22.7 L
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches \| 0.635 mm
Point gap	0.013 inches (Magneto) \| 0.330 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches (Distributer) \| 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.017 inches \| 0.432 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.017 inches \| 0.432 mm
(no label)	International Harvester C248
(no label)	gasoline
(no label)	4-cylinder
(no label)	liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	247.7 ci \| 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.25 inches \| 98 x 133 mm
Compression	5.65:1
Rated RPM	1450
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Oil capacity	8 qts \| 7.6 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)	24 qts \| 22.7 L

Transmission
Type	sliding gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse