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
Farmall A Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1939 - 1947
Row-Crop tractor |
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1939 - 1947 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
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
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