farmall a
![]() | 1939 - 1947
Row-Crop tractor | 1939 - 1947 | Row-Crop tractor |
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1939 - 1947 | |||
Row-Crop tractor | |||
1939 - 1947 | |
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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 Engines | |
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International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Aux. fuel | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
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. |
Photos | |
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Farmall A photos... |
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 ... | |
A Serial Number Location | |
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Seat support bracket |
A Serial Numbers | |
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1939 | FAA501 |
1940 | FAA6744 |
1941 | FAA41500 |
1942 | FAA80739 |
1944 | FAA96390 |
1945 | FAA113218 |
1946 | FAA146700 |
1947 | FAA182964 (Chicago) |
Final | FAA198298 (Chicago) |
1947 | FAA200001 (Louisville) |
Final | FAA220829 (Louisville) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
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 |
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