H Farmall

DanHoman · Sep 28, 2010

I was recently given an "H" Farmall by my best friend from out in Oklahoma. The serial number is FBH 284564 X1. This tractor had narrow dual tires mounted on each rear rim. The rim is one piece, but has to 7-40 tires mounted on it. ALSO a guy I talked to said the "X1" in the serial number indicated it was experimental. The original paint appears to be white. It has been painted over red, but the white paint still shows through on the engine, rear axle and front section. Can anyone tell me how I can find out if this is an experimental tractor? Was it supposed to be white instead of red? Thanks, Dan.

Zachary Hoyt · Sep 28, 2010

According to the serial number chart on the left side you have a 1948 model. The x1 suffix indicated that the engine was designed to run on gasoline and therefore has higher compression and more power than the distillate and kerosene versions. I don't know about the paint, I have not ever heard of a factory white H, so I don't know. I imagine it might be primer showing through. I have not seen an H on the dual narrow tire, so I think that may be somewhat unusual.
Zach

rustyfarmall · Sep 28, 2010

(quoted from post at 16:34:37 09/28/10) I was recently given an "H" Farmall by my best friend from out in Oklahoma. The serial number is FBH 284564 X1. This tractor had narrow dual tires mounted on each rear rim. The rim is one piece, but has to 7-40 tires mounted on it. ALSO a guy I talked to said the "X1" in the serial number indicated it was experimental. The original paint appears to be white. It has been painted over red, but the white paint still shows through on the engine, rear axle and front section. Can anyone tell me how I can find out if this is an experimental tractor? Was it supposed to be white instead of red? Thanks, Dan.

An H would not have come from the factory painted white unless the customer specifically ordered it that way. Most likely what you are seeing is the original red paint, with all of the red pigments faded out.

The dual rear tires are somewhat rare. My Farmall H parts catalog shows the dual rear option, but I have never actually seen an H with that option.

Allan in NE · Sep 28, 2010

After ya been around 'em fer awhile, you will notice that they all fade to the primer white (actually light grey) with age. All Farmalls do this.

This isn't a Bell Rocket here; the X1 means it was designed to run on gasoline.

Ya gots a plain ol run of the mill H.

Allan

J.Wondergem · Sep 28, 2010

like to see a picture of it. I've never seen one with the duals like that.

John A. · Sep 29, 2010

Dan, The X1 on the Serial # is only the indicator for Gasoline, Your tractor is probably just a run of the mill H. BUT.........
The Duals are another matter What you are describing is a set of Sand Duals or AKA..."Sandies" They were some what common on the Texas, Okla., SW Kansas area of the High Plains. Back in the 1950s. Most of those tractors have gone to scrap taking the Sandies with them, and lost forever,
Was At the Temple Tx Show last Oct there were 3 JD As with the Dand Dual opition.
What you have is a diamond in the ruff. Finding 7x40 tires will be the hardest part. Do Not loose or destroy the dual compoents they are not replaceable.
I have been contemplating on building a set but can't find a IH pattern to build one from.
Please, Post pics, many, many pics and would you get some of us measurement of the brackets so one could build one Thanks Id you would like to visit about it My # is 512-577-3837
Later,
John A.

DanHoman · Sep 29, 2010

Okay, I posted a couple of pictures on the Gallery under 1948 Farmall H. The rim on each side appears to be a rim welded to two rims, but it is all factory original. I am a little confused because several people are telling me several different things about this tractor. I have always been a John Deere guy, and know a little about the green and yellow. This tractor was originally painted white. It is NOT just the primer showing through. I have no idea because some have said it was just primer, but it ain't. A guy stopped by my house to look at it and claimed the white paint was because it was an experimental tractor and they painted them white. The rims were factory original, and the guy my friend bought it from claimed it had never been altered. He said it had recently been overhauled, and it has a lot of compression and is tight, but it HAS NOT been recently overhauled because I have looked at the gaskets etc., and nothing indicates a "recent" overhaul. It may not have a lot of hours on it since it was overhauled, but it's been a good while since the bolts were removed, and the agskets etc replaced.

Dan Homan · Sep 29, 2010

I posted Pictures on the Gallery under 1948 Farmall H

John A. · Sep 29, 2010

Dan, from the Serial# you gave your tractor is 1948 model, So I concur with Alan in NE. I belive the white paint you see is in reality Lt. Gray Primer that is showing through the old paint.
I haven't seen a set of welded rims like yours before. The ones I have seen are a series of angle iron brackest that bolt up to the 6 mounting holes on the cast wheel on the tractor in a spread apart manner so soil will silt through inbetween the wheels. your set is different and Unique!
Get your girl dolled up, paint the rims 'Mexican Chrome"....Aluminum paint, set your fronts narrow instead of wide , find a set of bedders or cultivators to put on her while at the shows and watch the folks gather around. You have a Darn nice South Plains Cotton Tractor. Nice find!!!!!! Hollar if you want.
Later,
John A.
PS... Really enjoyed the Pics!!!!

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