- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1957–1959
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester F-235 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-123 four-cylinder petrol. The manufacturer claimed 25.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
25.6 hp
19.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick F-235”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,472 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 10.6 mph
International Harvester F-235 specs: key facts
The International Harvester F-235 was built from 1957 to 1959.
The International Harvester F-235 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 19.1 kW (25.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester F-235 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The International Harvester F-235 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-123 engine, a 4-cylinder 2.01 L petrol unit.Source 2
The International Harvester F-235 weighs 1,575 kg (3,472 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester F-235 has a dependent rear PTO running at 539 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester F-235 delivers 17.3 L/min (4.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick F-235”
How does the F-235 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 6 across the 124 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 126 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a F-235 have?
The only figure for the F-235 is 25.6 hp (19.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick F-235”
What engine is in a F-235?
A F-235 has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-123, a 4-cylinder 2.01 L petrol engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-123 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 122.7 ci · 2.01 L |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Super-A 1”
How much will a F-235 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the F-235 are below.
| Pump flow | 4.6 gpm · 17.3 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Dependent, transmission-driven, 539 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick F-235”
What transmission does a F-235 have?
Transmission specifications for the F-235 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry FERODO single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated drum brake, mounted on the countershafts, designed as individual wheel brake |
| Steering | Mechanical gear steering |
| Top speed | 10.6 mph · 17 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick F-235”
How much does a F-235 weigh?
A F-235 weighs 3,472 lb (1,575 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,472 lb · 1,575 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 91.1 in · 2,315 mm |
| Length | 130.5 in · 3,315 mm |
| Width | 78.0–87.8 in · 1,981–2,229 mm |
| Height | 74.0 in · 1,879 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.3 in · 567 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–83.1 in · 1,219–2,110 mm |
| Rear track | 56.0–78.0 in · 1,422–1,981 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.3 ft · 3.45 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick F-235”
What oil does a F-235 take, and how much?
A F-235 engine takes 5.0 qt (4.75 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.0 qt · 4.75 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick F-235” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 19.0 qt · 18.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick F-235” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 13.2 qt · 12.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick F-235” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.9 qt · 12.25 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick F-235” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a F-235?
Within 10% of its 25.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester FU-23525.6 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1959Side by side with the F-235 →
- International Harvester FU-235D25.6 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1959Side by side with the F-235 →
- International Harvester D-32625.6 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1966Side by side with the F-235 →
- Renault Super 2-D25.6 hp engine, claimed · 1966–1970Side by side with the F-235 →
- Nuffield 4/25 (425)24.9 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1969Side by side with the F-235 →
- Leyland 15424.9 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the F-235 →
Common questions about the International Harvester F-235
Is a F-235 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester F-235 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a F-235 have?
A F-235 has a dependent 539 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Super-A 1”; and Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick F-235”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: McCormick F-235 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-117841 · revision 1020160. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: McCormick Farmall Super-A 1 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-117767 · revision 1019080. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document