Farmall Super H
The Farmall Super H is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 164 ci 2.7 L engine. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3875 lbs 1757 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
17 gal
64.3 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3875 lbs
1757 kg
Overview
![]() | 1953 - 1954
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 28,784 |
Original price was $2,100 in 1954 | |
Farmall Super H Engine | |
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International Harvester 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 17 gal
64.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
Farmall Super H Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Farmall Super H Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 22 hp
16.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 29 hp
21.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 30.69 hp
22.9 kW |
Belt (tested) | 33.40 hp
24.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 89.25 inches
226 cm |
Weight | 3875 lbs
1757 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 11-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Links | |
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Farmall-H.com: detailed information on the H |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 9.75 inches
24 cm |
Width | 7.5 inches
19 cm |
RPM | 1019 |
Speed | 2601 ft/min
792.78 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 6 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 164 ci / 2.7 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | International Harvester C164 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 164 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x4.25 inches
89 x 108 mm |
Compression | 6.1:1 |
Rated RPM | 1650 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 6 |
Coolant capacity | 16.5 qts
15.6 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.017 inches
0.432 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017 inches
0.432 mm |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Farmall Super H Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 11-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 89.25 inches
226 cm |
Length | 133 inches
337 cm |
Width | 75.5 inches
191 cm |
100 inches (long-axle)
254 cm | |
Height | 85 inches
215 cm |
Weight | 3875 lbs
1757 kg |
Ballasted weight | 6701 lbs
3039 kg |
Front tread | 8.1 to inches
20 to 0 cm |
Rear tread | 48 to 88 inches
121 to 223 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 492 | |
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Gasoline 5-speed 2WD
April 27 - May 13, 1953
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 492 file | |
Belt power (max) | 33.40 hp
24.9 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 30.69 hp
22.9 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,178 lbs
1895 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall Super H.
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 H Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall Super H.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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