Farmall

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.
Powerunknown
Founded1953 - 1957
ModelSuper AM

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall Super AM

Power
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential mechanical drum brakes
Operator stationOpen operator station
Tires
Rear tire12x38
Front tire6.00x16
Engine
Type4.3L 4-cyl kerosene
Coolingliquid-cooled
Aux. fuel0.9 gal (3.4 L)
Fuel tank21 gal (79.5 L)
Rated RPM1450
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm)
Displacement264 ci (4.3 L)
Firing order1-3-4-2
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Oil capacity7.7 qts (7.3 L)
Sparkplug gap0.032 inches (0.813 mm)
Coolant capacity24 qts (22.7 L)
Intake valve clearance0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)
Variants
Super AMkerosene engine, row-crop front
Super AMDdiesel engine, row-crop front
Super AW-6kerosense engine, standard front
Super AWD-6diesel engine, standard front
Dimensions
Width84.5 inches (214 cm)
Length133 inches (337 cm)
Wheelbase88.5 inches (224 cm)
Rear tread52 to 88 inches (132 to 223 cm)
Front tread8.5 inches (21 cm)
Height (hood)64.5 inches (163 cm)
Shipping weight5,293 lbs (2400 kg)
Ground clearance17.5 inches (frame) (44 cm)
Operating weight6,669 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 systemgenerator
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inGeelong, Australia
Years produced1953 - 1957
Belt Pulley
RPM899
Speed2588 ft/min (788.82 meters/min)
Width7.5 inches (19 cm)
Diameter11 inches (27 cm)
Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity50 qts (47.3 L)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Engine RPM540@1450
Rear PTO Type540