The One For All Since 1923

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The First One. The All-purpose One. The One For All.
The Farmall® is an icon. Each new model has transformed to meet farmers' needs, generation after generation. And this year, we're celebrating this 100-year legacy with a yearlong celebration.

Farmall 100 Contest


The votes are in, and we're pleased to announce the winners of the Farmall Series Tractors 100th Anniversary - Tractor Giveaway Contest.

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100 Years of Farmall

For the past century, Farmall has revolutionized modern farming. Check out this timeline, which follows the progress across many eras.

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The One For All

This 100-year anniversary celebrates the legacy of Farmall, which has supported farmers, generation after generation.

A Story-driven Legacy

The Versatility of Farmall Goes Beyond a Can-do Attitude Around Farms
Explore century-old heritage, hear from owners who share a passion for Farmall, and celebrate 100 years of an icon in farming.
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Holly

Farmall
Super M-TA
Historic Farmall tractor ad "The Pace Setter sets a new pace" billboard with man riding Farmall

100 YEARS OF 
MILESTONES

Raelynn and Sam standing by Farmall tractor

Raelynn and Sam

Farmall 1086
Historic Farmall ad of Farmalls driving down the road

100 YEARS OF 
DESIGN

Farmall owner Joe sitting in tractor with man and baby

Joe

Case IH Employee
Farmall Super M & More
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100 YEARS OF 
INNOVATION

The Legacy Lives On

No matter what you need to get done on your farm, we have over 30 versatile Farmall models and other Case IH tractors that are perfect for any task. Discover which is right for you through this questionnaire:
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So, what would I do with a new 75C? The same thing any good man would do. Help his wife with all of her projects.

  • Steve W.
    Grand Prize Winner
A man sitting on a new Farmall series tractor equipped with a L340 loader.

My mother was born in 1923. Her father owned a dairy farm and used horses to deliver milk to neighbors even in the Minnesota winter and even when they could not pay. Later she married my father, and they had four kids.

When I came along as the youngest, she received the bittersweet news of being diagnosed with cancer and being pregnant with another baby. She made the decision to put her own life at risk to assure I could be born. This is a picture of my mom and me in 1961. Where is the rest of the family you might ask? They are literally a few feet from us with their own idea of a front cover news story. Despite the old grainy picture from 1961, you can still see the enthusiasm on their faces as they show of–not their new brother, nope, they are showing off their shiny red Farmall tractors. Not the new family member–but the Super C, H, and Super M. In addition to the traditional field uses for these tractors, my dad would also dream of less traditional uses such as adding a cement mixer on the back of the Super M.

This helped lay the foundation for our new barn built in 1966. As our farming operation grew our family eventually added a Farmall 656, Case IH 1026, and Hydro 100 tractors. As I began my own farm, I too began with that same Super M my dad purchased as a new tractor. This time, we all made the picture together.

Eventually I began my own line up of the new Farmall tractors. My first purchase? A 35A Farmall. In recent years, cancer came our way again, except this time it came to me. After surviving cancer three times in a short period of time, there was one thing that emotionally helped me back to full health. Whenever I drove that little 35A loader tractor, this farmer at heart would completely forget about health issues, I was living a normal life again while I was on that tractor. It really was some of the best therapy I experienced. Today, I am cancer free.

My girlfriend at the time was joking and said, 'well you can't buy any more tractors until I get a ring.” …

I led her out behind the barn and said open them! There in front of her was a restored ‘53 Super C! When she turned around I was on my knee with a ring!

  • Cody K.
    Peoples’ Choice Winner
Cody K untangling his bride's dress from the tire of vintage Farmall farm equipment.
A whole fleet of Case IH farming equipment lining up in the field
Cody K kissing his new wife in front of a vintage Farmall tractor
Vingtage Farmall series tractor standing against a vast field of crops

I have loved “red” tractors since I was a little kid. As I grew up, I always loved the old Farmalls the most. When I started farming my first 3 tractors were a 766 diesel, 656 diesel, and a ‘39 M. My girlfriend at the time was joking and said, 'well you can't buy any more tractors until I get a ring.”

She was truthfully joking, but nonetheless still gave me a hard time about it. Well, when it was time to propose I brought her out to my farm, told her to close her eyes and I led her out behind the barn and said open them! There in front of her was a restored ‘53 Super C! When she turned around I was on my knee with a ring!

So she got to tell everybody that, “not everybody gets a tractor with their engagement ring!” So she loves her super C and is a perfect little “chore” tractor for us! Was in the wedding and we have some good pictures with it!

What you will do with a Farmall: I would put a loader on it and this baby could run almost every piece on my operation. I am the 4th generation on this farm. When I took over this operation, there was nothing but a barn and land left. I had to start from scratch with equipment.

THE FACT THAT WE HAVE MY DAD'S M-TA IS REALLY SPECIAL. WE SURE WISH HE WAS HERE WITH US, BUT WE FEEL HIM EVERY DAY.

  • Holly
    Farmall
    Super M-TA
Front end of Farmall M-TA
Holly's Farmall M-TA on the road
Holly with family and friends taking a picture in front of her Farmall M-TA

In the 1950s, Holly's grandfather and great-grandfather had more to do on the farm than ever. Those extra acres meant they needed an all-purpose machine to help them out. They bought their first Farmall, a Super M-TA. They made a wise choice.

And then in the '80s, when her father needed even more power, they bought another M-TA. It made sense. One became the main workhorse. The other, well, the other got a full refurbish and became the other workhorse.

Eventually, the original M-TA became their "parade tractor." Today, it leads the memorial parade for Holly's father every year. And when Holly and Andy got married, it was the centerpiece for pictures. On the hood of the tractor was a memorial for Holly's father — on the same Farmall he refurbished all those years ago.

His legacy lives on through their family's Farmall. And that love her family has for their M-TA only grows deeper year after year.

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100 YEARS OF MILESTONES

EVERY MODEL IS ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR MODERN FARMING

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In 1923, Bert R. Benjamin had a vision. A tractor that wasn't made for one single purpose, but all of them. He rolled up his sleeves and then he and his team at International Harvester built the first Farmall. This prototype was a groundbreaking milestone for farmers. And over its 100 years, the Farmall has had plenty more.
  • Black and white image of a Farmall tractor in a field circa 1923
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1923:

    The All-Purpose Prototype

    Our first milestone that revolutionized farming, for all. It was a game-changer. A tractor that could do it all. International Harvester filed the patent applications for the first Farmall in 1923 and then proceeded to build 22 — all by hand — for testing by farmers.
  • 1937 ad for the Farmall in all red
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1937:

    WE WENT ALL RED

    Farmall tractors went all red, replacing the previous gray with red wheel color scheme. The stated reason was that red was a safety factor — with so many Farmall tractors moving on public roads. But we can't deny that created an iconic look for the whole Case IH brand.
  • Man driving 1945 Farmall with attachments through a field
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    The Farmall Farming System

    Modern farming went through many milestones, so we created the "Farmall System of Farming." The system included an extensive list of quick-attach machines that fit the Farmall H and M. This suite of attachments was designed with one purpose — to help operators get more done, fast.
  • Man standing on a 1954 tractor in field
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1954:

    It Was A Numbers Game

    The Farmall 300 and 400 models were introduced with the industry-first two-step power shift (called torque amplifier or TA) and the industry's first power take off. They were milestones that made the popularity of our number series keep growing and growing.
  • 1917 Farmall 656 ad with two men talking
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1971:

    FARMALL GOES GLOBAL

    This milestone took us worldwide with the launch of the International Farmall 66 series, part of the first "World Wide Tractors" program. Tractors and components were manufactured in eight countries — United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, India, Australia and Mexico — for sales in 125 countries.
  • 2003 Farmall driving through field
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    2003:

    Farmall Goes Small(er)

    Nearly 30 years after the 5 millionth tractor rolled off the assembly line at the Farmall Works plant in Rock Island, Illinois, and 80 years since the first Farmall was introduced — the icon was once again reimagined as a more compact tractor.
  • Modern Farmall tractor pulling a trailer on a farm
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    Today:

    THE LEGACY LIVES ON

    With over 30 models to choose from, every new Farmall tractor that rolls off the production line is another milestone in versatility, power and productivity. These tractors are a testament to the commitment and determination of the men and women that make Farmall a symbol of American ingenuity like no other. Bert would be proud.

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IT DIDN'T MATTER WHAT GRANDPA'S 1086 COST, WE WANTED IT TO STAY IN THE FAMILY.

  • Raelynn and Sam
    Farmall 1086
Man riding Farmall M in field
Sam and Raelynn taking a picure infront of their Farmall 1086

Raelyn and Sam were both raised red and first met at a tractor pull event they both helped coordinate. Needless to say: They're our kind of people. After some time, they realized they wanted to give their friendship a try as a relationship. And less than a year later, Raelyn's nephew was pedaling Sam's childhood Farmall M pedal tractor down the aisle and Grandpa Luke's Farmall 1086 became the backdrop for many wedding photos.

Raelyn remembers the day Sam became the official owner of that Farmall. Sam always loved that piece of machinery, from his grandparents' farm, the most. It was iconic to his childhood and one of the first tractors he learned to drive. When his Grandpa Luke had their farm auction, he knew he wanted that 1086. He felt the need to keep it in the family.

After the auction was over, Sam told Raelyn what a great feeling it was to hear the auctioneer yell, "Sold. It"s staying in the family.” He had a huge smile on his face, and his Grandpa Luke did too. They're hoping it'll continue to stay in the family for a few more generations.

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100 YEARS OF DESIGN

DESIGNED TO DO IT ALL

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The spirit of Farmall design is born of two, simple words: "What if?" What if we could design a tractor that could do it all? What if it was the most versatile tractor ever? What if the operator always had an optimal view of the crops?

Since inception, Farmall has been synonymous with world-changing, iconic design. From Bert R. Benjamin's original vision to today and into the future, Farmall will always be designed to meet the needs of our farmers. And it's why we'll never stop asking, "What if?"

  • 1924 infographic highlighting the Farmalls many features
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1924:

    DESIGN WITH PURPOSE

    The first-of-a-kind, all-purpose Farmall could pull tillage, planting and harvesting equipment. This design allowed farmers to attach various implements in front and back while the narrow front wheels fit between row crops and the high rear wheels could clear tall rows like corn and cotton. The Farmall narrow frame also improved visibility around crops, and the lighter design was complemented with a high power-to-weight ratio to increase productivity.
  • 1939 Farmall H and M ad with a man riding a tractor and 1939 ad for the second generation of Farmall H and M models
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1939:

    LETTER SERIES FORM & FUNCTION

    The iconic stylings of the second-generation Farmall letter series reflected the efforts of internationally known industrial designer Raymond Loewy. Loewy was hired to give the new Farmall tractors a distinctive, modern appearance, including the three silver stripes and three-dimensional nameplate design.
  • 1945 Black and white image of child sitting on a Farmall Cub
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1945:

    CUB: THE SMALLEST FARMALL YET

    The smallest of the Farmall tractors, the Cub was designed specifically for small-acreage farming in the years following World War II. There were two major variations: the Standard Cub and the Cub Lo-Boy. They were recognized by their distinctive No. 50 Motor Red or Federal Yellow color schemes. In the late 1950s, sales of the Cub shifted from agricultural to industrial purposes, and the standard color for the Cub Lo-Boy and Cub changed to yellow with red as an option.
  • 1950 Iconic Farmall 0
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1950:

    THE ICONIC O SERIES

    A Raymond Lowey styled different tractor, the McCormick Deering O series Orchard tractors in the 40's to early 50's. They were smoothed, narrower and lowered, for a sleek and practical look, described as "Buck Rogers at 4 miles per hour."
  • Farmer tilling field with a 1951 Farmall Super C
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1951:

    GETTING HITCHED

    The Super series Farmall tractors proved that good design is more than good looks. The Farmall Super C featured the ingenious 2-point fast-hitch, making it super easy (pun intended) to attach rear-mounted implements. Or as an old ad for Farmall once described it, Farmall brings "back-click-and-go-convenience to every farm, large or small!"
  • Man riding a 1962 6th gerneration Farmall
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1963:

    GENERATION 6

    The sixth-generation Farmall 706 and 806, introduced in 1963, were the first new Farmall designs in nearly 30 years and featured straighter, more angular lines. The Farmall 806 was marketed as the world's most powerful and toughest all-purpose tractor boasting the new D361 engine.
  • 2003 Farmall driving through field
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    2003:

    FARMALL RE-EMERGES WITH A MODERN LOOK

    After 80 years of iconic design, the Farmall series was once again reimagined with a line of modern, compact tractors designed for small farms and residential acreage. The new Farmall tractors combined thoughtful design and utility engineering with advanced technology.
  • Two modern Farmalls in field
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    TODAY:

    Design for the times

    The Farmall legacy continues, stronger than ever, with 30 models designed for today's farming needs and challenges. Like the Farmall tractors before them, the current series is designed to be versatile, powerful and productive by combining thoughtful design and utility engineering with advanced technology.

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IT'S FOUR GENERATIONS. IT'S NOT JUST A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, BUT HOW IT TIES BACK TO A MEMORY.

  • Joe
    Case IH Employee
    Farmall Super M & More
Joe with man and baby sitting in a Farmall tractor
Two men sitting on Farmalls across from each other

Joe grew up on a diversified hog, cow, corn and bean farm in northern Indiana. Today, Joe still lives and helps around the farm part time with his family while working full time as the Tractor Marketing Lead for Case IH North America. As you can imagine, Farmall is both a personal and professional passion of his.

He has a lot of memories growing up on that farm, and many of them were while he was sitting on top of Case IH equipment. His family had a variety of Farmall tractors to choose from to get work done. That included a 1953 and '54 Super M, a '54 Super M-TA, an 856, a 1456 and a 1466. There's maybe an extra M in there somewhere — it's hard to keep track over so many decades, but most of those tractors are still on the farm.

Joe's fondest memories come from learning how to drive on his grandfather's 1953 Super M. His first time driving it by himself was while he was clearing a fencerow. His dad and grandfather stood there and watched with pride. Joe has a vivid memory of that day and could take you back to the same spot on his farm. He also knows he'll watch his 13-year-old son drive on his own too, most likely on top of that same Super M. That's four generations on one tractor — a testament to the dedication of Joe's family to farming and the longevity of their Farmall.

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100 YEARS OF INNOVATION

FARMING REVOLUTIONIZED
FOR ALL

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It's been called "the red tractor that revolutionized farming" for good reason. From Bert R. Benjamin's ingenious vision for the tractor that could do it all to over 130 patents in 100 years, innovation has always been the backbone of Farmall. Since Day 1, the story of Farmall has been one of countless firsts, spanning multiple models and decades. Farmall has never stopped innovating to meet the needs of farmers, generation after generation.
  • 1923 patent and rendering of the first Farmall tractor
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1923:

    The Farmall First Patent: Itself

    International Harvester files patent applications for the Farmall Regular — the first row crop tractor that could pull tillage, planting and harvesting equipment. The first-of-a-kind all-purpose design allows farmers to attach various implements in front and back.
  • Black and white image of a 1932 Farmall F series harvesting corn followed by a horse drawn wagon
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1932:

    The F Series Introduces More Firsts

    Power take off (PTO) for implements, four-speed transmission, a gasoline engine, floor-to-floor pedal control, and the revolutionary "Culti-Vision" design that moved the operator to the right of the engine for optimal crop visibility. The F series was all innovation.
  • Two 1954 Farmalls with two men talking
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1954:

    It's All About the Numbers

    The number series Farmall was introduced with the industry-first two-step power shift (called torque amplifier or TA). The Farmall 806 was designed to be the world's toughest and most powerful all-purpose tractor boasting the new D361 engine, while the Farmall 1206 was the first 2WD row crop tractor to exceed 100 horsepower.
  • 1967 various Famall tractors in field
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    1967:

    Hydrostatic Transmission Repowers Farmall

    A first in farming, continuously variable hydrostatic transmission (how's that for a mouthful) gave more flexibility by using hydraulic fluid to transmit energy. It provided infinitely variable transmission for precise matching of speed and power for any job.
  • 2003 Farmall driving through field
    Photo Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

    2003:

    New Millennium, New FARMALL

    Noticing an increased need of small-acreage specialty tractors, Case IH reintroduced the Farmall tractor lineup. By 2008, three new classes of compact tractors were designed for no-nonsense, no-frills, all-purpose applications — innovative design that knew how to stay out of the way.

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