SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere B vs Farmall C
A detailed comparison of the John Deere B and the Farmall C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
John Deere B1315.0 kg (2899.1 lbs)
Farmall C1290.0 kg (2844.0 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere B Agricultural Tractors | Farmall C Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Weight | 1315.0 kg (2899.1 lbs) | 1290.0 kg (2844.0 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch | Sliding gear with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 318.0 cm (125.2 in.) | — |
| Years Made | 1938-1952 | 1948-1951 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | International Harvester C113 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | All-fuel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2868 cc (175.0 cu in.) | 1853 cc (113.1 cu in.) |
| Bore | 11.40 cm (4.49 in.) | 7.59 cm (2.99 in.) |
| Stroke | 14.00 cm (5.51 in.) | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 4.71:1 | 5.3:1 |
| Battery | 6 V | 6 V |
| Starter | Hand-crank or electric | Electric |
| Height | 147.0 cm (Hood Height: 57.9 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 215.0 cm (84.6 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45.4 l (12.0 gal) | 41.6 l (11.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 23.7 l (6.3 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | John Deere | — |
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 4.0 km/h (Forward: 10.0 MPH (16.1 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH) | 4.8 km/h (Forward: 10.3 MPH (16.5 km/h) Reverse: 3.0 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Manual contracting band |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Hitch Type | Power Lift | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.00-16, 5.50-16 | Ag: 4.00-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 7.50-36, 9.00-36, 8-38, 9-38, 11-38 | Ag: 9-36 |
| Horsepower | — | 17.2 kW (23.1 HP) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.