H Farmalls--Show of hands...

[300jk]

For kicks, how many of ya'll own an H Farmall?

I own three, a '41, '44, and a '51, All running and able to do what's asked of them.

A friend, now deceased, who owned a cow ranch north of Ogalala, NE, owned six, each with a specific job on the ranch. Up until the day he died a couple of years ago, he swore they were still the handiest tractors for putting up hay.

Out of the 95,000, give or take, that were built from 1939 to 1952 it would be interesting to know how many are still alive and well and earning their keep.

I used to. Sold it to a friend. Still doing its thing. Serial number 116938. Don’t ask why I remember that after 15 or so years !

 

[plowman]

I have a 1944 H still use it every year

 

[ihjason]

3 super hs for me. I have an ih 110 sickle mower I mow road ditches with all summer. Another has an arts way belly mower. Very handy tractors.

 

[Gary Reif]

Part owner of a1945 H. Bought new by my Grandfather. First tractor I drove, I'm now 71. Been parked for several years.

 

[Dennis K (WA)]

A couple here. A 46 single front and a 47 nf. The 47 is currently being refurbished. They are both runners.

 

[mschwartz]

Made me stop and think about how many are still in the immediate family. Very handy hay and chore tractor out here. Have a ‘39, ‘40, pair of ‘43’s, stage 1 and 2 super H’s Dad and uncles have about as many still being used occasionally. I tend to like my Farmall M’s a little better for baling hay, extra power handy on the hills. i too wonder how many are still surviving, perhaps 100,000 of the original 400,000? Interesting topic, Mike

 

[Rich'sToys]

I have two--a '40 and a '43. Both are crank start--no electrical.

 

[MarkinOhio]

Here’s my H that was purchased new by my grandfather 4 months before I was born in 1949. It’s currently retired and only used for parade duty and tractor rides. This picture was taken early last October pulling the parade float from the museum that I volunteer at near Dayton Ohio.

 

[Charlie M]

Didn't know they made a propane version of the H. Here in the north never been around a cotton picker either.

 

[Harold Hubbard]

Got one lying dead behind the barn. I bought it for the tires to go on my M. Used the loader frame for a dump body sub frame on my pickup. Adapted the narrow front to my C. Wheel weights are hanging on the back blade on my MF 175. Picked a few more small parts here and there. The engine was stuck, and somebody had bent a rod trying to unstick it.

 

[riverbend]

1940. Use it all the time truck farming. It is just the right size.

 

[Mr. Kane]

We have a Super H & Super M earning their keep.

 

[Adrian Billheimer]

I have 3 and a super h, all bought as future projects, the easiest one only needing to be rewired, just can't seem to find a round tuit.

 

[caterpillar guy]

Dad has the one Grandpa bought new in 53 the last year they made an H. It is handy as a shirt pocket for a lot of things but is getting small to do much except auger work and cutting wood. With a dozen tractors for choice we try to match tractors to tools .

 

[matthies]

I have a 1950 H, pushes snow during the winter and tractor rides the rest of the time, not a stitch of paint on it and just did a ride Dec 7.

 

[jimmyjoe]

For kicks, how many of ya'll own an H Farmall?

I own three, a '41, '44, and a '51, All running and able to do what's asked of them.

A friend, now deceased, who owned a cow ranch north of Ogalala, NE, owned six, each with a specific job on the ranch. Up until the day he died a couple of years ago, he swore they were still the handiest tractors for putting up hay.

Out of the 95,000, give or take, that were built from 1939 to 1952 it would be interesting to know how many are still alive and well and earning their keep.

I have a 47H

 

[Jim in NC]

I am the second owner of a local one that was bought from a dairy farm. It is a 1942 mode, named Ol Faithful,l and had steel wheels when new. Rubber tires were added later. One son in the family was sent home from the army to run the farm due to his father passing. The tractor and its owner has many colorful stories associated with its time in the community. I wanted it because I grew up being around it alot. I always thought of it being a really big tractor compared to the N Fords, Cubs, and Super As that were on most farms here.
I refurbished it many years ago mainly by replacing leaking seals and painting it. I used it mostly for making hay with a 467 haybine, NH 55B rake, and an IH 435 baler, all owned by the H owner originally.. Its paint has faded now, and it is still very useful although not as busy as it used to be. I believe those in my family that follow me will keep it in the family.

I also have its companion, a 1946 H from the same owner. He got it some time in the 1980s is my best guess. Its name is Junk. Over time he got it running and used it. The unique thing about it was a M&W hand clutch. It was wonderful for baling hay. Junk's last years were spent on the farm under shelter needing some repairs. A neice that inherited it wanted to keep it, and another neigbor farmer began to work on it. He later passed away, and now Junk is here and waiting for needed attention.

 

[Charlie M]

I mentioned in an earlier post I had a 43 H. My unwritten rule is since I can't afford to buy all the models I'd like, I'm not going to spend money on buying more than one of any model. I did see an H a few years ago at a show I would considered buying if it had been for sale. It was a bare bones, no thrills added H. I don't know the year but it had steel wheels and no options at all such as a PTO, belt pully, electrical system, hydraulics, etc. I thought that idea was kind of neat as I have never seen another tractor that didn't have at least a PTO or a belt pully.

 

[Larry986]

I have a '40, SN 11456

 

[Mrfred54]

Have a 1953 super H. Serial # 18,544