Farmall A
The Farmall A is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 113.1 ci 1.9 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2400 lbs 1088 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
Kerosene
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2400 lbs
1088 kg
Overview
 | 1939 - 1947
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
Total built | 117,552 |
Original price was $750 in 1947 | |
The Farmall A and B were nearly identical tractors. The A featured an offset engine and wide front end. The offset engine was known as "Cultivision". The B had a centered engine, seat offset to the right, and narrow front end. A high-crop AV version was available. | |
Variants | |
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AV | Vegetable crop |
AI | International industrial |
Farmall A Transmission | |
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4-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Farmall A Power | |
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Plows | 1 *16-inch |
Drawbar (tested) | 16.32 hp
12.2 kW |
Belt (tested) | 18.34 hp
13.7 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | IH Pneumatic Lift-All |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.125) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 2400 lbs
1088 kg |
Front tire | 4.00-15 |
Rear tire | 9-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8.50 inches
21 cm |
Width | 6 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 1156 |
Speed | 2574 ft/min
784.56 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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Farmall Letter Series Tractors by Lee Klancher |
Engine
Engine options | |
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International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl kerosene |
Engine Detail — 113.1 ci / 1.9 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | International Harvester C113 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 113.1 ci
1.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x4.00 inches
76 x 102 mm |
Compression | 6.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 1400 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter | manual |
electric OptOptional | |
Starter volts | 6 |
Coolant capacity | 13 qts
12.3 L |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Oil change | 120 h |
Engine Detail — 113.1 ci / 1.9 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 113.1 ci
1.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x4.00 inches
76 x 102 mm |
Rated RPM | 1400 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter | manual |
electric OptOptional | |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 13 qts
12.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Farmall A Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.00-15 |
Ag rear | 9-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 106.3 inches
270 cm |
Width | 76.8 inches
195 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 63.3 inches
160 cm |
Weight | 2400 lbs
1088 kg |
Ballasted weight | 3,450 lbs
1564 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 21.875 inches
55 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 20.875 inches
53 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 329: gasoline 4-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 330: distillate 4-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 329 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
September 28 - October 6, 1939
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 329 file | |
Belt power (max) | 18.34 hp
13.7 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 1.6 gal/hour
6.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 16.32 hp
12.2 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,387 lbs
1082 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 330 | |
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Distillate 4-speed 2WD
October 9 - 16, 1939
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 330 file | |
Belt power (max) | 16.51 hp
12.3 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 1.4 gal/hour
5.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 15.17 hp
11.3 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,360 lbs
1070 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Farmall A.
Farmall A.
Farmall A.
Front-right view of the Farmall A
Farmall A with mounted cultivators.
Farmall A operator station and controls.
Cutaway view of the Farmall A.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall A.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Farmall A Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall A.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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