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Farmall Super A

Farmall Super A tractor
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The IH/Farmall Super A was an improved version of the A. The biggest change was that the previous Lift-All system was replaced with the new Touch Control hydraulic system. This was in response to the Ferguson three-point system used by Ford.
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Power17 hp[P]
Founded1947 - 1954
ModelSuper A

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall Super A

Power

PTO (claimed):16 hp (11.9 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):13 hp (9.7 kW)

Engine

Idle RPM:500-1540
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM:1400
Bore/Stroke:3.00x4.00 inches (76 x 102 mm)
Compression:6:1
Displacement:113.1 ci (1.9 L)
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:6
Engine options:International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline; International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl kerosene
Coolant capacity:13 qts (12.3 L)
Oil change interval:120 h
Engine Detail Gasoline:International Harvester C113, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Engine Detail Kerosene:International Harvester, kerosene, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Intake valve clearance:0.014 inches (hot) (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.014 inches (hot) (0.356 mm)

Capacity

Fuel:11 gal (41.6 L)
Aux. fuel:0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Rear hubs:3 qts (each) (2.8 L)
Hydraulic system:2.1 gal (7.9 L)

Variants

Super AV:high-clearance, vegetable

Electrical

Ground:postitive
Battery volts:6

Hydraulics

Type:IH Touch-Control
Valves:1
Capacity:2.1 gal (7.9 L)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical contracting band brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Factories:Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Chicago, Illinois, USA
Description:The IH/Farmall Super A was an improved version of the A. The biggest change was that the previous Lift-All system was replaced with the new Touch Control hydraulic system. This was in response to the Ferguson three-point system used by Ford.
Total built:107,636
Manufacturer:Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Original price:$1,400 (1954)

Attachments

Loader:International Harvester 1000 Loader
Weight:701 lbs (317 kg)
Rollback:15°
Bucket width:36 inches (91 cm); 42 inches (106 cm)
Lift capacity:450 lbs lift (full at pin) (204 kg)
Bucket cylinder:1.75 inches (4 cm)
Height (at pin):96 inches (243 cm)
Clearance (dumped):90 inches (228 cm)

Belt Pulley

RPM:1157
Speed:2574 ft/min (784.56 meters/min)
Width:6 inches (15 cm)
Diameter:8.5 inches (21 cm)

Transmission

Type:sliding gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:9-inch dry disc
Oil capacity:4 qts (3.8 L); 4.5 qts (PTO) (4.3 L); 5 qts (PTO/pulley) (4.7 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:mid-mount Touch Control rockshaft

Serial Numbers

1947:250001
1948:250082
1949:268196
1950:281269
1951:300126
1952:324470
1953:336880
1954:353348

Dimensions & Tires

Width:55.8 inches (141 cm)
Length:106.8 inches (271 cm)
Weight:2,400 lbs (1088 kg)
Rear tire:9-24
Wheelbase:71.1 inches (180 cm)
Front tire:5.00-15
Rear tread:40 to 68 inches (101 to 172 cm)
Front tread:43 inches (109 cm); 44 to 64 inches (111 to 162 cm)
Ballasted weight:3,450 lbs (1564 kg)
Height (exhaust):81.75 inches (207 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):21.625 inches (54 cm)
Clearance (front axle):22.25 inches (56 cm)
Height (steering wheel):64.25 inches (163 cm)
Max Clearance (drawbar):16.8 inches (42 cm)
Min Clearance (drawbar):11.5 inches (29 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission
Rear PTO Type:540

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