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Farmall Super AM

The Farmall Super AM is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 264 ci 4.3 L engine. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 5293 to 6669 pounds.

Fuel & Capacities
21 gal 79.5 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6,669 lbs 3025 kg

Overview

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1953 - 1957 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Geelong, Australia
Variants
Super AW-6
kerosense engine, standard front
Super AWD-6
diesel engine, standard front
Super AM
kerosene engine, row-crop front
Super AMD
diesel engine, row-crop front
Farmall Super AM Engine
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl kerosene
Fuel tank
21 gal 79.5 L
Aux. fuel
0.9 gal 3.4 L
Engine details ...
Farmall Super AM Transmission
5-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Farmall Super AM Power
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540
Engine RPM
540@1450
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
88.5 inches 224 cm
Weight
5293 to 6669 pounds
Front tire
6.00x16
Rear tire
12x38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
11 inches 27 cm
Width
7.5 inches 19 cm
RPM
899
Speed
2588 ft/min 788.82 meters/min
Electrical
Charging system
generator
References
Super AM references literature
International Harvester Australia: Geelong Works by Sarah Tomac*
International Harvester Tractors & Equipment in Australia & New Zealand by Graeme Quick
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 264 ci / 4.3 L Kerosene

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
264 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x5.25 inches 102 x 133 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Rated RPM
1450
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Coolant capacity
24 qts 22.7 L
Sparkplug gap
0.032 inches 0.813 mm
Intake valve clearance
0.017 inches (hot) 0.432 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.017 inches (hot) 0.432 mm
Oil capacity
7.7 qts 7.3 L

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity
50 qts 47.3 L
With 12x38 rear tires.
Super AM unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

Farmall Super AM Tires
Ag front
6.00x16
Ag rear
12x38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88.5 inches 224 cm
Length
133 inches 337 cm
Width
84.5 inches 214 cm
96.5 inches (long axle) 245 cm
Height (steering wheel)
77.5 inches 196 cm
Height (hood)
64.5 inches 163 cm
Shipping weight
5,293 lbs 2400 kg
Operating weight
6,669 lbs 3025 kg
Ground clearance
17.5 inches (frame) 44 cm
Clearance (rear axle)
26 inches 66 cm
Front tread
8.5 inches 21 cm
Rear tread
52 to 88 inches 132 to 223 cm
Rear tread
52 to 100 inches 132 to 254 cm (long axle)

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall Super AM.

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 AM Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall Super AM.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
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