Farmall Super M
The Farmall Super M 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: 5603 lbs 2541 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
LP gas
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
5603 lbs
2541 kg
Overview
 | 1952 - 1954
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
Total built | 57,092 |
44,551 (Rock Island) | |
12,541 (Louisville) | |
245 (Super MV) | |
Original price was $2,500 in 1954 | |
The basic Farmall/IH model is the Super M. The Super MD is diesel. The Super MTA has the torque amplifier and independent PTO, and was built only in 1954. | |
Variants | |
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Super M | gear with spark engine |
Super M-TA | TA with spark engine |
Super MD | gear with diesel engine |
Super MD-TA | TA with diesel engine |
Super MV | high-crop |
Farmall Super M Transmission | |
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5-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Farmall Super M Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 44.23 hp
33.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 47.07 hp
35.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | IH Lift-All *Transmission driven pump on early model, live engine-driven pump on Stage II models |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 89.25 inches
226 cm |
Weight | 5603 lbs
2541 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 11 inches
27 cm |
Width | 7.5 inches
19 cm |
RPM | 899 |
Speed | 2588 ft/min
788.82 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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Farmall Letter Series Tractors by Lee Klancher | |
Operator's Manual Farmall Super M and Super MV (1004245R1) published in 1952 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail — 264 ci / 4.3 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | International Harvester C264 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 264 ci
4.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.25 inches
102 x 133 mm |
Fuel use | 3.657 gal/hour
13.8 l/hour |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 5.9:1 |
Rated RPM | 1450 |
Idle RPM | 400-1600 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Coolant capacity | 26 qts
24.6 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.023 inches
0.584 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.017 inches (hot)
0.432 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017 inches (hot)
0.432 mm |
Oil capacity | 8 qts
7.6 L |
Engine Detail — 264 ci / 4.3 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 264 ci
4.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.25 inches
102 x 133 mm |
Fuel use | 5.211 gal/hour
19.7 l/hour |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.75:1 |
Rated RPM | 1450 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 12-inch dry disc |
Oil capacity | 52 qts
49.2 L |
With 12-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Farmall Super M Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 12-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 89.25 inches
226 cm |
Length | 134.6 inches
341 cm |
Width | 84.5 inches
214 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 79 inches
200 cm |
Weight | 5603 lbs
2541 kg |
Ground clearance | 15.5 inches (frame)
39 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 26.25 inches
66 cm |
Bar rear axle | 2.75 inch diameter
69 mm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 475: gasoline 5-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 484: LP gas 5-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 475 | |
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Gasoline 5-speed 2WD
June 25 - July 2, 1952
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 475 file | |
Belt power (max) | 46.26 hp
34.5 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 41.79 hp
31.2 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5,676 lbs
2574 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 484 | |
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LP gas 5-speed 2WD
October 1 - 10, 1952
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 484 file | |
Belt power (max) | 47.07 hp
35.1 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.5 gal/hour
20.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 44.23 hp
33.0 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,115 lbs
2773 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Farmall Super M tricycle-front with gasoline engine.
Farmall Super M wide-front with LP-gas engine.
Farmall Super M wide-front with LP-gas engine.
Farmall Super M wide-front with LP-gas engine.
Farmall Super M LP-gas controls.
IH Fast-Hitch on a Super M.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall Super M.
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 M Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall Super M.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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