Farmall F-12

The Farmall F-12, produced by Farmall as part of International Harvester between 1932 and 1938, stands as an emblematic utility tractor of the early 20th century. This model was outfitted with either of two 4-cylinder gasoline engines, manufactured by International Harvester or Waukesha, each with a displacement of approximately 1.9 L. The F-12 featured manual steering, an unsynchronized gear transmission with either 3 forward and 1 reverse gear, or 4 forward and 1 reverse gear, and an open operator station. Its 2WD chassis and steel wheels underline the tractor's suitability for various farming tasks of its time. An oil bath air cleaner system and a 14-quart cooling capacity supported the tractor's endurance in the field. At 1400 RPM, the engine provided a modest 10 horsepower, a notable specification for its era. With a weight of about 2700 pounds and a fuel tank capacity of 13 US gallons, the F-12 was a robust and reliable machine. The tractor's deployment across both American and German production lines underscores its international significance in agricultural mechanics and history.