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seeya_later_gator · Jul 3, 2009

Hello everyone, I am new to this message board and I need some help identifying a tractor I might purchase. I think it is an International 140. Serial number is 27379 J which makes it a 1965 model I think. It is painted yellow so I am curious if it is an industrial model or just painted to look like one.

Tom in Iowa City · Jul 3, 2009

Gator,
You need to tell us more about the tractor.
Looks to me like it could be a 1940 Farmall A, because it looks like this tractor has "Cultivision."
Could have been painted yellow without respect to original color.
Does it have a starter?
Look for a serial number, as well as name, plate, probably "under" the seat on the LEFT side of the tractor. The plate will face toward the right and be on the vertical seat support. Should bear a model and serial number.
Tom

mattofvinings · Jul 3, 2009

The key visual clue on a 140 that I always look for is the squared-off hood (missing in photo)...as opposed to the rounded hood on the A/Super-A series.

seeya_later_gator · Jul 3, 2009

I saw the nose piece and it is square like a 140, not round like A. I couldn't find a plate on it anywhere except on the clutch housing and that serial number indicates a 65 model 140. But like I said, I am no expert on these tractors and I appreciate your help. I will go back and look under the seat for again for an ID plate.

Mark Peters · Jul 3, 2009

(quoted from post at 18:23:19 07/03/09) Hello everyone, I am new to this message board and I need some help identifying a tractor I might purchase. I think it is an International 140. Serial number is 27379 J which makes it a 1965 model I think. It is painted yellow so I am curious if it is an industrial model or just painted to look like one.

The things I always look for if someone asks if their A,SA,100,130 or 140 is an industrial or not is if it has the heavy duty square cast front axle and the foot throttle down between the clutch and brake pedals.I can`t tell from your pictures if it has either of these.

RN · Jul 3, 2009

Check archives for features of Industrial model of 140 instead of ag version. I think a foot throttle was possible and a square beam front was another indication of industrial use. Yellow paint was common on some farm versions used as highway mowers by states. Couple people have knowledge of A, Super A, 100, 130,140 family. Hydraulics are another thing to check- control levers and live hydraulics slight differences. RN

erik dekeyser · Jul 3, 2009

The serial number on a 140 is not under the seat. Its on the left side just behind the engine on the cast housing. It looks like you have a square front axle so it could very well be an indusrial 140.

ScottyHOMeY · Jul 3, 2009

If it has the plate on the torque tube (the one that you found) there won't be one under the seat.

Hugh MacKay · Jul 3, 2009

Gator: The lights are 140, radiator is 140. Serial number is on the clutch housing and 100 or 130 never got to 27379 so that makes it a 140.

You suggest in your post it is an International 140, rather than Farmall 140. In 1965, that makes it an industrial with square front axle and foot throttle. After 1967 140s were all decalled as International and Farmalls had that in small print on 140 badge.

seeya_later_gator · Jul 3, 2009

Actually, the front axle is round and I don't recall a foot throttle. I also noticed some red paint under the yellow paint. It sounds like to me that this is an Ag version that a state or municipality painted yellow. Thanks for the help. What would a fair price be for a non-running tractor like this. I am in the SE US.

CoopertownBob · Jul 4, 2009

If the problem that is keeping it from running is not readily obvious, then a fair price would be its scrap value, say $200-$250. If the tires look good, and the missing sheet metal is around and comes with it, bump to $300-$350. If any implements come with it, then it depends on what they are and their condition.

Janicholson · Jul 4, 2009

If the engine is locked up. Scrap 200$ max
If the engine is free (and has oil pressure if pulled) I would say 600$. Unless it runs there is no way to detect the 30 other things it will not do. JimN

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