Farmall M

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Farmall M is a classic row crop tractor that was made from 1939 to 1954. It has a 2WD drive system and a manual steering type. The tractor uses a sliding gear transmission with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. This makes it easy to change speeds for different farm tasks.

The Farmall M is powered by an International Harvester C248 engine. This engine has 4 cylinders and runs on gasoline. It's liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger. The engine has a below-average displacement of 247.7 ci and produces 36.07 hp at 1450 rpm. This power output is on the lower end compared to other tractors. The tractor weighs 6770 lb, which is also below average for its class. It has a PTO speed of 540 rpm, which is standard for many farm implements.

This tractor has an open operator station and uses mechanical contracting band brakes. It's a compact machine, measuring 132.7 inches long, 83.9 inches wide, and 78 inches tall. The Farmall M has agricultural front tires and steel rear tires, making it suitable for various field conditions. While it may not be the most powerful tractor, its long production run shows it was a reliable and popular choice for many farmers.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 36 hp (26.9 kW)

Transmission: Sliding Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6770 lb (3071 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

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Farmall M vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Farmall M is Poor. It is greater than 3% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Farmall M is Below Average. It is greater than 14% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Farmall M is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Farmall M is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Model
C248
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
248 ci (4.1 L)
Bore
3.88 in (98.4 mm)
Stroke
5.25 in (133.3 mm)
Rated RPM
1450
Power Output
36 hp (26.9 kW)
Tested Power Output
36 hp (26.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Sliding Gear
Forward Gears
5
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Mechanical contracting band