Farmall

Farmall Super M

The Farmall Super M is a row-crop tractor produced from 1952 to 1954 by Farmall, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Rock Island, Illinois and Louisville, Kentucky, USA, with a total production of 57,092 units. The Super M features a 4.3L 4-cylinder gasoline or LP gas engine, a 5-speed sliding gear transmission, and two-wheel drive. It has an open operator station, IH Lift-All hydraulics, and a rear PTO with 540 rpm. The tractor weighs 5603 lbs and has a wheelbase of 89.25 inches. Variants include the Super M-TA with torque amplifier, the diesel Super MD, and the high-crop Super MV. Original price was $2,500 in 1954.

Power51 hp[B]

Founded1952 - 1954

ModelSuper M

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall Super M

Power

Belt (tested)	47.07 hp (35.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	44.23 hp (33.0 kW)

Engine

Fuel use	3.657 gal/hour (13.8 l/hour)
Idle RPM	400-1600
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)
Compression	5.9:1
Displacement	264 ci (4.3 L)
Firing order	1-3-4-2
LP gas engine	International Harvester, LP gas, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Sparkplug gap	0.023 inches (0.584 mm)
Starter volts	6
Engine options	International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline; International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Gasoline engine	International Harvester C264, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
LP gas fuel use	5.211 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour)
Coolant capacity	26 qts (24.6 L)
LP gas rated RPM	1450
LP gas Bore/Stroke	4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm)
LP gas air cleaner	oil bath
LP gas compression	6.75:1
Engine oil capacity	8 qts (7.6 L)
LP gas displacement	264 ci (4.3 L)
LP gas firing order	1-3-4-2
LP gas starter volts	6
Intake valve clearance	0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)

Variants

Super M	gear with spark engine
Super MD	gear with diesel engine
Super MV	high-crop
Super M-TA	TA with spark engine
Super MD-TA	TA with diesel engine

Electrical

Ground	positive
Battery volts	6
Charging system	generator

Hydraulics

Type	IH Lift-All
Notes	Transmission driven pump on early model, live engine-driven pump on Stage II models

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential mechanical dry disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Notes	The basic Farmall/IH model is the Super M. The Super MD is diesel. The Super MTA has the torque amplifier and independent PTO, and was built only in 1954.
Factories	Rock Island, Illinois, USA; Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Years made	1952 - 1954
Total built	57,092
Manufacturer	Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Original price	$2,500 in 1954
Super MV production	245
Louisville production	12,541
Rock Island production	44,551

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	sliding gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	12-inch dry disc
Oil capacity	52 qts (49.2 L)

Serial Numbers

Location	Left side of clutch housing
1952 Louisville	SML500001
1953 Louisville	SML501906
1952 Rock Island	SM501
1953 Rock Island	SM21074
1954 Rock Island	SM51977
Final Louisville	SML512541
Final Rock Island	SM52627

Dimensions & Tires

Width	84.5 inches (214 cm)
Length	134.6 inches (341 cm)
Weight	5603 lbs (2541 kg)
Rear tire	12-38
Wheelbase	89.25 inches (226 cm)
Front tire	6.00-16
Bar rear axle	2.75 inch diameter (69 mm)
Ground clearance	15.5 inches (frame) (39 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	26.25 inches (66 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	79 inches (200 cm)