The Farmall Super A-1 is a 1954 row-crop tractor manufactured by Farmall, a part of International Harvester. It features the International Harvester C-123 2.0L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, liquid-cooled, with a 4-speed gear transmission. The Super A-1 was built in a total of 1,672 units and used the C123 engine instead of the C113 used in the Super A. It has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor has a rear PTO type of 540 rpm and runs on 5.00-15 front tires and 9-24 rear tires. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 71.1 inches and a length of 106.9 inches. The electrical system is positive ground with a 6-volt battery and generator charging system.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall Super A-1
Power
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station
Tires
Rear tire:9-24
Front tire:5.00-15
Engine
Type:gasoline
Model:International Harvester C-123
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Fuel tank:11 gal (41.6 L)
Rated RPM:1450
Bore/Stroke:3.125x4.00 inches (79 x 102 mm)
Compression:6:1
Displacement:123 ci (2.0 L)
Oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Starter volts:6
Coolant capacity:15 qts (14.2 L)
Variants
Super A:C113 engine
Super A-1:row-crop chassis
Super AV-1:high-crop chassis (vegetable)
Dimensions
Width:55.9 inches (141 cm)
Length:106.9 inches (271 cm)
Wheelbase:71.1 inches (180 cm)
Front tread:43 inches (109 cm)
Height (exhaust):81.75 inches (207 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):21.6 inches (54 cm)
Rear tread adjustable:40 to 68 inches (101 to 172 cm)
Clearance (front axle):22.25 inches (56 cm)
Front tread adjustable:44 to 64 inches (111 to 162 cm)
Height (steering wheel):64.25 inches (163 cm)
Electrical
Ground:positive
Battery volts:6
Charging system:generator
Production
Notes:The Super A-1 used the C123 engine, instead of the C113 used in the Super A. There were no decals or other markings to indicate the larger engine, but the prefix on the serial number plate changed from FAA to FAA-1.
Total built:1,672
Manufacturer:Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Belt Pulley
Speed:1157 ft/min (352.65 meters/min)
Width:6 inches (15 cm)
Diameter:8.5 inches (21 cm)
Transmission
Type:gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:228.6mm dry disc
Oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Serial Numbers
Year start:1954
Final serial:357958
Start serial:356001
Serial number location:Right side of seat support
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type:540
Related Models
Farmall Super AV-1
Model:Super AV-1
Farmall Super A
Model:Super A
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Farmall Super A-1