Farmall Tractors in the Years Gone By

Farmall tractors was originally a model name which afterwards grew to become a tractor brand name, which was produced by International Harvester (IH). In the beginning, Farmall were really general purpose and had narrowly spaced wheels in front.

This "tricycle" kind of style and design along with a high ground-clearance permitted the tractor to maneuver effectively inside the field throughout cultivation of crops. Though at the same time, it was competent at performing just about any work which up to then used to be executed with a team of horses.

It was certainly not long before additional producers released similar types of tractor, purely as a result of Farmall tractors popularity.

IH started building Farmall tractors in the early 1920's and the prototype was introduced in 1923. It was only launched in Texas because of the concern that there may not end up being adequate product sales.

However, by 1926 it was apparent the Farmall tractor was certainly going to be successful and IH scaled upward creation by making a new Farmall Works facility at Rock Island, Illinois.

Next in 1932 a more robust engine was assigned to the Farmall with the designation of F-20, which was the replacement to the prototype. Additional different editions were produced and the series became labeled the F-Series. This included among others:

F-30 (1931)

F-12 (1932)

F-14 (1938)

Before 1937, all Farmall tractors were painted in the shade of battleship gray. Following 1937 however, a different color came to be preferred - "Farmall Red".


The Farmall Letter Series

In 1939, the Farmall letter series came to be: A, B, BN, C, H, M, MD. The industrial developer Raymond Lowy was commissioned to offer the revolutionary Farmall a sleeker appearance. It was made for the smaller sized to moderate American farm and the new letter series offered a larger engine, several options for add-on apparatus thereby increased capabilities.

The more robust variations kept the "tricycle" narrowly-spaced front wheel due to its proficiency at quick steering and ability to move, which was a lot better than the competing Ford 9N.

The A, B and BN models were compact in dimensions which provided the user excellent field of vision and maneuvering. The C and M series were more robust and therefore more substantial - much better for intense plowing. The MD model offered a diesel engine.

The complete Farmall range thus gave American farming an legendary standing. The tractors were assembled from very high quality materials and were designed to last long and manage very well with heavy amd prolonged use. Even these days, you can see Farmall tractors used on farms - especially the two largest units - the H and the M.


Learn more about the Farmall H tractor - part of the Farmall tractors range and part of American history.