International Farmall 230
Built: 1956–1958 · Series: 30 er-Serie
More machines from model year 1956
International Farmall 30-series – the compact 130 and 230 from Chicago and Rock Island: four-cylinder petrol, 15.7 to 19.3 kW, 2,011 cm³
Farmall was the tractor brand of the US group International Harvester, which built its farm machinery at plants in Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois. The 30-series with the 130 and 230 types formed the lower end of the post-war numbering: the digit before the zero denotes the size within the Farmall family, and the 30 class covered compact, narrow-tread all-purpose tractors for row crops. Both types share the same four-cylinder carburettor engine.
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The register lists here 2 versions with 15.7 to 19.3 kW from four-cylinder engines of 2,011 cm³ displacement and 148 to 155 Nm of torque, with unladen weights from 1,202 to 1,406 kg, lengths from 2,718 to 3,124 mm, widths from 1,422 to 2,032 mm and heights from 1,651 to 1,899 mm.
The compact Farmall 30-series types occupied the niche of smaller family farms and specialty crops such as vegetables and tobacco in the United States, where the narrow tread gave an advantage between rows. They competed directly with comparable models from John Deere and Ford of the same period.
When buying these petrol tractors, check the condition of the carburettor and ignition system, rust on mudguards and toolboxes, the condition of the steering gear and front axle, and the tightness of the belt pulley and PTO. Spares come through dealers specialising in Farmall in the United States and Europe.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: International Farmall 30 er-Serie
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | petrolcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 26.2 hp (19.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 155 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,011 cm³correct |
| Bore | 79.38 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 101.6 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 6.8correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,124 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,032 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,899 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,089 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 508 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,406 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4 V/1 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 5.00 x 15correct |
| Rear tyres | 11.2 x 36correct |
| Top speed | 19 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frame constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 7,462correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.7 kW/t (19 kW / 1.4 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 14% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the International Farmall 230 have?
The International Farmall 230 delivers 26.2 hp.
How much does the International Farmall 230 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,406 kg.
What engine does the International Farmall 230 have?
4 cylinders, 2,011 cm³ displacement, Benzin.
How fast does the International Farmall 230 go?
Top speed is 19 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the International Farmall 230?
3,124 mm × 2,032 mm × 1,899 mm.
When was the International Farmall 230 built?
Production years: 1956–1958.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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