Farmall Super AM
The Farmall Super AM is a row-crop tractor produced from 1953 to 1957 by Farmall, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Geelong, Australia. The Super AM variant features a 4.3L 4-cylinder kerosene engine with a 5-speed unsynchronized transmission. It has two-wheel drive, mechanical drum brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor has a rear PTO with 540 RPM at 1450 engine RPM. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 88.5 inches, length of 133 inches, and operating weight up to 6,669 lbs. Tires are sized 6.00x16 front and 12x38 rear. The electrical system uses a generator for charging.
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Founded1953 - 1957
ModelSuper AM
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall Super AM
Power
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential mechanical drum brakes |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Tires
| Rear tire | 12x38 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 6.00x16 |
Engine
| Type | 4.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Aux. fuel | 0.9 gal (3.4 L) |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1450 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm) |
| Displacement | 264 ci (4.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Oil capacity | 7.7 qts (7.3 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.032 inches (0.813 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 24 qts (22.7 L) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm) |
Variants
| Super AM | kerosene engine, row-crop front |
|---|---|
| Super AMD | diesel engine, row-crop front |
| Super AW-6 | kerosense engine, standard front |
| Super AWD-6 | diesel engine, standard front |
Dimensions
| Width | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 133 inches (337 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 88.5 inches (224 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 88 inches (132 to 223 cm) |
| Front tread | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 64.5 inches (163 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 5,293 lbs (2400 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 17.5 inches (frame) (44 cm) |
| Operating weight | 6,669 lbs (3025 kg) |
| Width (long axle) | 96.5 inches (245 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 26 inches (66 cm) |
| Rear tread (long axle) | 52 to 100 inches (132 to 254 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 77.5 inches (196 cm) |
Electrical
| Charging system | generator |
|---|
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Geelong, Australia |
| Years produced | 1953 - 1957 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 899 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2588 ft/min (788.82 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Diameter | 11 inches (27 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 50 qts (47.3 L) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 540@1450 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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