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Years in Production / 1947–1954

Farmall

Super A

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Farmall Super A.

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17hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1947–1954

Production years

Farmall

Manufacturer

Super A / 01

At a glance

Production

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.

Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Factories
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Factories
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Total Built
107,636
Original Price
$1,400 (1954)

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Differential mechanical contracting band brakes

Open operator station.

Steering
manual

Capacity

Fuel
11 gal41.6 L
Aux Fuel
0.75 gal2.8 L
Hydraulic System
2.1 gal7.9 L
Rear Hubs
3 qts (each)2.8 L

Hydraulics

Type
IH Touch-Control
Capacity
2.1 gal7.9 L
Valves
1

Hitch

Type
mid-mount Touch Control rockshaft

Pto

Rear Pto
transmission
Rear Type
540

Serial Numbers

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1947
250001
1948
250082
1949
268196
1950
281269
1951
300126
1952
324470
1953
336880
1954
353348

Belt Pulley

Diameter
8.5 inches21 cm
Width
6 inches15 cm
Rpm
1157
Speed
2574 ft/min784.56 meters/min

Electrical

Ground
postitive
Battery Volts
6

Super A / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

International Harvester C113

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
113.1 ci1.9 L
Bore Stroke
3.00x4.00 inches76 x 102 mm
Compression Ratio
6:1
Rated Rpm
1400
Idle Rpm
500-1540
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter Volts
6
Coolant Capacity
13 qts12.3 L
Sparkplug Gap
0.025 inches0.635 mm
Point Gap
0.020 inches0.508 mm
Intake Valve Clearance
0.014 inches (hot)0.356 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.014 inches (hot)0.356 mm
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
5 qts4.7 L
Oil Change
120 h

Engine Detail (Option 2)

International Harvester

kerosene

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
113.1 ci1.9 L
Bore Stroke
3.00x4.00 inches76 x 102 mm
Rated Rpm
1400
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter Volts
6
Fuel Type
kerosene
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Super A / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
sliding gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
9-inch dry disc
Oil Capacity
4 qts3.8 L
Oil Capacity
4.5 qts (PTO)4.3 L
Oil Capacity
5 qts (PTO/pulley)4.7 L

Super A / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
106.8 in271 cm
Width
55.8 in141 cm
Height
64.25 in163 cm
Wheelbase
71.1 in180 cm
Front tread
43 in109 cm
Rear tread
40 in101 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
71.1 inches180 cm
Weight
2,400 lbs1088 kg
Front Tire
5.00-15
Rear Tire
9-24

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
5.00-15
Rear Ag
9-24

Super A / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch Farmall Super A videos from their original YouTube creators.

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Farmall Super A tractor PA1

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