Farmall A

The Farmall A is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 113.1 ci 1.9 L engine. The rated power output is 16.51 hp 12.3 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2400 lbs 1088 kg.

Engine Power
16.51 hp 12.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Kerosene
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2400 lbs 1088 kg

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Overview

Farmall A tractor photo
1939 - 1947 Row-Crop tractor
1939 - 1947
Row-Crop tractor
Production
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
AV
Vegetable crop
AI
International industrial
Farmall A Transmission
4-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...
Farmall A Power
Plows
1 *16-inch
Drawbar (tested)
16.32 hp 12.2 kW
Belt (tested)
18.34 hp 13.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical contracting band brakes
Open operator station.
Tractor hitch
Type
IH Pneumatic Lift-All
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
2400 lbs 1088 kg
Front tire
4.00-15
Rear tire
9-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
8.50 inches 21 cm
Width
6 inches 15 cm
RPM
1156
Speed
2574 ft/min 784.56 meters/min
Electrical
Ground
positive
Battery volts
6
References
A references literature
Farmall Letter Series Tractors by Lee Klancher

Engine

Engine options
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
A  sliding gear speeds

Dimensions

Farmall A Tires
Ag front
4.00-15
Ag rear
9-24
Dimensions
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
NTTL 329: gasoline 4-speed 2WD
NTTL 330: distillate 4-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 329
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
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.

Farmall A.

Farmall A.

Farmall A.

Front-right view of the Farmall A

Front-right view of the Farmall A

Farmall A with mounted cultivators.

Farmall A with mounted cultivators.

Farmall A operator station and controls.

Farmall A operator station and controls.

Cutaway view of the Farmall A.

Cutaway view of the Farmall A.