Farmall Super BMD

The Farmall Super BMD 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: 5456 lbs 2474 kg.

Fuel & Capacities

21 gal 79.5 L

Transmission

5 forward and 1 reverse

Operating Weight

5456 lbs 2474 kg

Overview

	1953 - 1959 Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Doncaster, England
Total built	7,811

Farmall Super BMD Engine
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	21 gal 79.5 L
Engine details ...

Farmall Super BMD Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Farmall Super BMD Power
Drawbar (claimed)	42 hp 31.3 kW
Belt (claimed)	47 hp 35.0 kW

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	94.1 inches 239 cm
Weight	5456 lbs 2474 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	11 inches 27 cm
Width	7.5 inches 19 cm
RPM	899

References

The Roar of Dust and Diesel - A Story of International Harvester Doncaster by Mike Teanby
Farmall Super BMD Diesel published in 1954, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine Detail — 264 ci / 4.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	International Harvester BD-265
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	264 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.00x5.25 inches 102 x 133 mm
Rated RPM	1450
Starter type	electric
Oil capacity	9.5 qts 9.0 L
Coolant capacity	26.8 qts 25.4 L

Farmall Super BMD Engine

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Farmall Super BMD Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	94.1 inches 239 cm
Length	113.5 inches 288 cm
Width	96 inches*Width over rear tires 243 cm
Height (steering wheel)	77.6 inches 197 cm
Weight	5456 lbs 2474 kg
Front tread	57.1 to 81.1 inches 145 to 205 cm
Rear tread	52 to 87.8 inches 132 to 223 cm

Photos

Farmall Super BMD

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

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

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