Overview
The Farmall 100 is a row-crop tractor produced by International Harvester between 1954 and 1956 at their Louisville, Kentucky plant. It features a 2.0L four-cylinder gasoline engine and an open operator station, with a total production run of 16,191 units.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 537, the tractor achieved a maximum belt power of 20.13 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 2,503 lbs while utilizing a four-speed gear transmission.
Mechanical Configuration:
The unit is equipped with manual steering, contracting band brakes, an IH Fast Hitch, and an open center hydraulics system, supported by an 11-gallon fuel tank.
Chassis and Dimensions:
The tractor features an adjustable rear tread ranging from 40 to 68 inches and a rear axle clearance of 21.6 inches, with an operating weight of 3,000 pounds.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
| Total built | 16,191 |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x4.00 inches (79 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 6.5:1 |
| Description | International Harvester C-123 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 122.7 ci (2.0 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Idle RPM | 900-1400 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1400 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Belt (tested) | 20.13 hp (15.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 17.83 hp (13.3 kW) |
| Plows | 1 |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering / Contracting band brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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Hitch
| Type | IH Fast Hitch |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 541@1400 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (rear axle) | 21.6 inches (54 cm) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 44 to 64 inches (111 to 162 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 65.5 inches (166 cm) |
| Length | 107 inches (271 cm) |
| Rear tread | 40 to 68 inches (101 to 172 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 71 inches (180 cm) |
| Width | 56 inches*Minimum width. (142 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 9-24 |
| Weight | 2600 to 3000 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 71 inches (180 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.00-15 |
| Ag rear | 9-24 |
100 Serial Numbers
| 1954 | 501 |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 1720 |
| 1956 | 12895 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 18940 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1157 |
| Speed | 2574 ft/min (784.56 meters/min) |
| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
Farmall 100 Weight
| Ballasted | 4333 lbs (1965 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 3000 lbs (1360 kg) |
| Shipping | 2600 lbs (1179 kg) |
Farmall 100 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 537
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.1 gal/hour (7.9 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 20.13 hp (15.0 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 4-speed 2WDApril 18 - 29, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 537 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 17.83 hp (13.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,503 lbs (1135 kg) |
References
| Description | Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester / Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester / Farmall 100 with Fast-Hitch published in 1956, by International Harvester / Hydra-Creeper Hydraulic Drive published by International Harvester |
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Variants
| 100HC | High Clearance |
|---|---|
| Farmall 100 | row-crop tractor |
| IH 100 | utility tractor |