Farmall
Farmall Super A
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.
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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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Electrical
| Ground | postitive |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 6 |
Hydraulics
| Type | IH Touch-Control |
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| Valves | 1 |
| Capacity | 2.1 gal (7.9 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Differential mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Factories | Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Serial Numbers
| 1947 | 250001 |
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| 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 |