Looking for Grandad's tractor

crsutton81 · Apr 27, 2022

Grandaddy had a Farmall 140 that he bought new in November of 1960. I heard him talk about it in my younger days and would like to find it if possible. All I know for sure is the chassis serial number is 5765 with engine serial number of 80136. It was traded in the early to mid 70's at the IH dealer at the time in Goldsboro NC on William St. which has long since closed. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

jm. · Apr 28, 2022

Well the good is at least you have a serial number. Most of the time these type messages just describe the tractor and that is it. I would say your chances are slim to none but stranger things have happened. Sixty year old tractor are getting harder to come by. Good luck on you hunt.

Richard G. · Apr 28, 2022

A 140 rarely ever gets scrapped.
Hope you find it.

Hay maker2 · Apr 28, 2022

I'm not a red fan, but what's the difference between a Farmall 140 and an International 140?

jddrawbar · Apr 28, 2022

Your right Richard, they were and still are great little tractors, and bring a good price.

crsutton81 · Apr 28, 2022

Mechanically, the Farmall and later
the IH are the same thing except the
early Farmalls had a slightly slower
steering to them. This was later
changed back to the fast (normal)
steering that was on the 100 and
maybe 1965 year model 140's till end of
production in 1979.

crsutton81 · Apr 28, 2022

Thanks jm. I know it's a long shot of finding it, especially in operable condition. I have been looking locally with no luck so far. It has been one of those things that I've wanted to be able to mark off of my bucket list so to speak and get a little use out of it in the produce production.

crsutton81 · Apr 28, 2022

Thanks Richard. Yes they were and still are very handy tractors. A lot of them locally that are left were once the primary tractors that was used in tobacco production. There is no telling how many miles got put on one in a years time from planting, cultivating, spraying, and hauling a crop out of the field.

Jim in NC · Apr 28, 2022

Mine is a bit newer at 12547. It would be nice to know how many of the offset Farmalls and Internationals from the A through the 140 were still being used. I will be on the lookout here.

crsutton81 · Apr 28, 2022

Ok, thank you Jim. There is still a fair amount of 1 row Farmalls in ownership still. Very seldom do I hear tell of one being sold unless they are updating to a newer compact style, and that is mainly the newer generation doing so.

John in Mich · Apr 28, 2022

Consider any local clubs or national registry for IH tractors. I talked to a lady at my Township Offices about tractors. She said her husband found his grandfather's tractor, a 194(?) H, just a few miles away and was able to buy it.

crsutton81 · Apr 28, 2022

That is a good suggestion. There is 1 IH club that I'm aware of that I'll check with if I can find the contact info for them.

John in Mich · Apr 29, 2022

Here is my first look. You can join. Also, go to Farmall and IHC page on this site.
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