Farmall Super A
The Farmall Super 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: 2,400 lbs 1088 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
11 gal
41.6 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2,400 lbs
1088 kg
Overview
 | 1947 - 1954 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Factories | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
Chicago, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 107,636 |
Original price | $1,400 (1954) |
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. | |
Variants | |
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Super AV | high-clearance, vegetable |
Farmall Super A Transmission | |
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4-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Farmall Super A Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 13 hp
9.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Differential mechanical contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 11 gal
41.6 L |
Aux. fuel | 0.75 gal
2.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 2.1 gal
7.9 L |
Rear hubs | 3 qts (each)
2.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | IH Touch-Control |
Capacity | 2.1 gal
7.9 L |
Valves | 1 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | mid-mount Touch Control rockshaft |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 71.1 inches
180 cm |
Weight | 2,400 lbs
1088 kg |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 9-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8.5 inches
21 cm |
Width | 6 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 1157 |
Speed | 2574 ft/min
784.56 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | postitive |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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Farmall Letter Series Tractors by Lee Klancher | |
Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester | |
Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester | |
Operator's Manual Farmall Super A and Super AV (1004193R5) published in 1953 | |
Vegetable Truck Farming published by International Harvester | |
General Line Catalog published in 1949, by International Harvester |
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 | 6:1 |
Rated RPM | 1400 |
Idle RPM | 500-1540 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Coolant capacity | 13 qts
12.3 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (hot)
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.014 inches (hot)
0.356 mm |
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 volts | 6 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 9-inch dry disc |
Oil capacity | 4 qts
3.8 L |
4.5 qts (PTO)
4.3 L | |
5 qts (PTO/pulley)
4.7 L | |
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Dimensions
Farmall Super A Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-15 |
Ag rear | 9-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 71.1 inches
180 cm |
Length | 106.8 inches
271 cm |
Width | 55.8 inches
141 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 64.25 inches
163 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 81.75 inches
207 cm |
Weight | 2,400 lbs
1088 kg |
Ballasted weight | 3,450 lbs
1564 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 22.25 inches
56 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 21.625 inches
54 cm |
Min Clearance (drawbar) | 11.5 inches
29 cm |
Max Clearance (drawbar) | 16.8 inches
42 cm |
Front tread | 43 inches
109 cm |
Front tread | 44 to 64 inches
111 to 162 cm |
Rear tread | 40 to 68 inches
101 to 172 cm |
Photos
Farmall Super A with IH 1000 front-end loader.
Farmall Super A with IH 1000 front-end loader.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall Super 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 Super A Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall Super A.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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