 McCormick Farmall 230 tricycle, 1957 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1956 |
| Model discontinued | 1958 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | 7,172 |
| Preceded by | Farmall 200 |
| Superseded by | Farmall 240 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | International |
| Engine model | C-123 |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Power hp | 28 pto, 25 drawbar |
| Governed rpm | 1800 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 123 ci |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3.125" |
| Stroke in (mm) | 4" |
| Cooling system | water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | sliding gear |
| Gearbox make | International |
| Forward | 4 |
| Reverse | 1 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | 2-point "Fast Hitch" |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 5.00-15 4-ply |
| Rear | 11.2-36 4-ply |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 123" |
| Width (inches/meters) | 81" |
| Height (inches/meters) | 75" |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 3100 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 15 ft |
| Wheelbase | 82" |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Tractor Works, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Plow rating | 2-14" |
| Nebraska Tests No. | 616 |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) | $2140 (1958) |
The Farmall 230 was built by International Harvester from 1956 to 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Model History[]
- For Company history see
- Main article: International Harvester
The Farmall 230 was basically a restyled 200. An increase in governed rpm from 1,650 to 1,800 and an increase in the compression ratio gave the 230 four additional hp, up to 28 belt and 25 drawbar hp.
Tractor Comparison[]
Competitors for the Farmall 230 from 1956-1958 were the Allis-Chalmers CA, Cockshutt 20, John Deere 420, Massey-Harris Colt, and Minneapolis-Moline BF. The Case 311 and Oliver Super 66 were more powerful than the Farmall and cost more.
| Make & model | Pto hp | Weight (lb) | Price ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmall 230 | 28 | 3100 | 2140 (1958) |
| Allis-Chalmers CA | 25 | 2835 | 1900 (1958) |
| Case 311 | 32 | 3260 | 2550 (1957) |
| Cockshutt 20 | 29 | 2795 | 2100 (1958) |
| John Deere 420 Tricycle | 29 | 3208 | 2090 (1958) |
| Massey-Harris Colt | 25 | 2550 | 1704 (1957) |
| Minneapolis-Moline BF | 27 | 2803 | 1700 (1953) |
| Oliver Super 66 | 33 | 2945 | 2720 (1958) |
| McCormick Farmall 240 | 31 | 3340 | 2670 (1962) |
Note: Some specifications and prices for comparison tables from [1] and [2]
Timeline[]
- 1956 - Farmall 230 replaced Farmall 200
- 1958 - Farmall 240 replaced Farmall 230
Factory locations[]
Specification[]
See Infobox for basic details
- 4-cylinder gasoline engine
- 4-speed transmission
- Dual front wheels
- Electric starter and lights
- "Hydra-Touch" hydraulics
- 2-point "Fast Hitch" with traction control
- Pto
- Standard tires
- Front: 5.00-15 4-ply dual
- Rear: 11.2-36 4-ply
Variations and Options[]
- Single front wheel
- Adjustable front axle
- "Hydra-Creeper" slow-speed attachment
- Belt pulley
- Optional tires
- Front: 4.00-15 dual, 4.00-19 with adjustable axle, 6.00-12, 6.50-16, or 7.50-10 single, all 4-ply
- Rear: 9-36, 9-42 4-ply, 11.2-36 6-ply, 12.4-36 4-ply
Serial Numbers Information[]
| Year | Serial no. run start[3] |
Serial no. run End[3] |
Number Built | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 501 | 814 | 314 | Production calculated from serial no. range |
| 1957 | 815 | 6826 | 6012 | |
| 1958 | 6827 | 7671 | 845 | |
| Total built | 7172 | |||
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