Dale 0 #1 Posted December 31, 2009 i am looking to buy a farmall H i know nothing about any info would help the owner said i can buy a 3pt hitch kit for around 450.00 thanks dale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #2 Posted December 31, 2009 450.00 should buy that kit,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 0 #3 Posted December 31, 2009 any info on where to buy would be appreciate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kajamo240 3 #4 Posted December 31, 2009 A little out of your price range but here is one site that I have found so far that has them... 3 pt conversion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 0 #5 Posted December 31, 2009 the ones i found are around 600.00 i don't mind paying that much for one sence i will be trading a truck for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocking 416 1 #6 Posted December 31, 2009 Dale i got a farmall super A i usally get alot of my parts from www.farmallparts.com got a price on that plow tractor yet i got a set of tire chiains that should fit you h Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rideawaysenior 25 #7 Posted December 31, 2009 The H is a nice tractor and was the backbone of many farms. Narrow and wide fronts were available the narrow being most common. They were also available with a hydraulic pump that was coupled between the tranny and engine for impliment lift and a front end loader. The five speed tranny is well built however third gear is usually the most worn as it is the favored plow gear for a two bottom plow. The H produces about 25 hp. This tractor is a bit different then what you may have been acustomed to when it comes to oil changing. The filter is a paper insert and you check the levels using the oil pan pet cock. When oil starts to seep out of the top pet cock, you are at operating level. I would recommend that if the oil pressure and temp gauges are not working, that you fix them. These are tell tale indicators of issues and can help you prevent damage if the oil pressure is too low. I would also when you bring it home, change the fluids. Depending on how long is sat, or the last time is was serviced, you may find lots of water in the crank and in the rear from condensation. I know that this reply rambles about but it's all good info. Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions or need help with something. The three point hitch info is also spot on. This machine was originally designed as a drawbar style tractor but a three point was made and adapted well to it. The price is about right too. Also, you may be suprised, but engine parts and even some transmission parts are still available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,188 #8 Posted December 31, 2009 Subscribe to Antique Power magazine. In the back will always be an ad for hitch kits that come complete with cylinders. I thought they were more in the $600 ballpark, but I don't recall exactly. When you get to changing the gear oil in the transmission make sure you have a wash tub or something around to catch the oil. Seems like they hold 15 gallons or so of lube. Yes, 15 GALLONS. and if water got in (it always does) you'll have even more fluid in there. The belly pump Jack mentioned is not a "live" power unit. And they only provide fluid pressure in the "up" direction (i.e. it is a one way system with gravity used to return the implement to the lowered position). It is a low pressure system (perhaps 700 psi) but works really well and is quite durable. You can install quick connectors or hoses in three locations - two on the left side of the tractor, one on the right. And some guys plumb in a return line to the sump and convert the system to a two way system. I'm pretty sure it shares oil from the rear end. H's - and most of the Letter Series - were built from 1939 to 1952 when they were replaced by the "Supers (e.g. Super A, Super C, Super H...). I think the engine is 152 cubic inches and tops out at about 2000 rpm. They have replaceable dry sleeves and can be overhauled in the tractor frame as long as you don't need to grind the crankshaft for undersized bearings. They had a 5 speed transmission, but those that were shipped from the factory with steel wheels (1941-1945 mostly) had a lockout so 5th wasn't accessible. A 9-speed auxillary kit from M&W was available too (maybe Behlen as well) and also had a hand clutch. In the factory top gear (5th) they will run down the road at 15 mph and will scare the hell out of you. I strongly urge you to replace the U-joint in the steering shaft before you hit the open road. I'm going from memory on all of this. I have a '43 H basket case in Alton, IL that tossed a rod and destroyed the block. It has been rusting away in the yard for 10 years and is now just a parts tractor. If you want it, come get it but bring a heavy trailer and a powerful winch as it might not want to move. I have a set of wheel weights, possibly shutters, a battery box, extra PTO unit (1.125") and who knows what else. The Letter Series Farmalls were "styled" by Raymond Lowry (sp?) who was the same guy that styled many of Studebaker's automobiles. When restored these Farmalls are beautiful...heck, they even painted them Wheel Horse red. H's were the most widely produced model of IH tractor. Ever. I think they made upwards of 350,000 of them. So finding parts is usually economical and easy. The most collectible of the H's are the 1939 models that have a slightly different operator platform. All the other years seem to be about equal in desirability. Wide front ends (WFE) are more collectible, followed by single front tricycles, then the std twin wheel narrow front. Aftermarket WFE's were available from Swarz and I think M&W. Parts that go missing are the radiator shutters and starting fuel tank on all-fuel models, battery box lids, and hand cranks. Fenders are available new (aftermarket) and originals are very expensive. Same with lights. 6V generators are starting to disappear and most "user" H's have 12V systems on them now. H's were like JD B's...everybody had one. They don't seem to be particularly prolific at shows, but I think it's becuase most guys see so many of them they don't think they are very special. I'd argue with them since they were really cutting edge and were extremely popular sellers. Get it and have fun with it! Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 0 #9 Posted December 31, 2009 the more i read about it the more i want it i hope he wants my truck he's called me twice he has two i forgot what the other one was it looks like a bigger farmall cub Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cody 276 #10 Posted December 31, 2009 Sounds like the other one could be a Farmall A or super A, Farmalls are great tractors which are very versitile and straight forward to work on, i have an A and C wide front and use them alot, I don't think you would be dissapointed with it. Hope everything goes through for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 0 #11 Posted January 1, 2010 the other one is a farmall super A after talking to a friend that restores tractors for a living he said get the super A. so if everything goes to plan i will own a farmall super A tomorrow i will post some pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
