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Farmall M

1939 – 1954Farm tractor

The Farmall M is a farm tractor produced from 1939 to 1954. The available specifications cover 2 engine configurations and 1 transmission option; equipment could vary by production year and market.

ManufacturerFarmall

CategoryFarm tractor

Engine options2

Transmissions1

Typical uses

  • Row-crop field work

    Its row-crop configuration is intended for cultivation and work between planted rows.

  • PTO-driven equipment

    The rear PTO supports compatible powered implements and farm equipment.

  • Classic tractor ownership

General specifications

Production

Production years1939–1954
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)
Total built270,140
Original price$1,440 (1946 )
Row-Crop tractor
FactoryRock Island, Illinois, USA
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.

Power ratings

Drawbar (claimed)25 hp (18.6 kW)
Belt (claimed)31-33 hp (23.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested)33.1 hp (24.7 kW)
PTO (tested)36.07 hp (26.9 kW)
Belt (tested)36.66 hp (27.3 kW)

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical contracting band brakes
Open operator station.

Serial numbers

Data plate on the left side of the engine area.
1939FBK501
1940FBK7240
1941FBK25371
1942FBK50988
1943FBK60011
1944FBK67424
1945FBK88085
1946FBK105564
1947FBK122823
1948FBK151708
1949FBK180514
1950FBK213579
1951FBK247518
1952FBK290923
FinalFBK298218
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