Farmall Super MD

The Farmall Super MD is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 264 ci 4.3 L engine. The rated power output is 46.73 hp 34.8 kW. Transmission: International Harvester Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 5725 to 5770 pounds.

Overview

	1952 - 1954 Row-Crop tractor
1952 - 1954
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built	5,199
	89 (Super MDV)

Variants
Super M	gasoline engine
Super MD-TA	Torque Amplifier transmission

Farmall Super MD Engine
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	20.5 gal 77.6 L
Engine details ...

Farmall Super MD Power
Drawbar (claimed)	42 hp 31.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	47.5 hp 35.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	39.52 hp 29.5 kW
Belt (tested)	46.73 hp 34.8 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Type	IH Lift-All

Tractor hitch
Type	IH Fast Hitch

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	95.75 inches (tricycle) 243 cm
	99.75 inches (wide) 253 cm
Weight	5725 to 5770 pounds
Front tire	6.00x16
Rear tire	13.00x38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	positive
Batteries	2
Battery volts	6

References
Operator's Manual Farmall Super M-TA Diesel Tractors (1004323) published in 1954
New McCormick Farmall Super M-TA published in 1954, by International Harvester
Farmall Super M-TA published in 1954, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine Detail — 264 ci / 4.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	International Harvester
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	264 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.00x5.25 inches 102 x 133 mm
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	1450
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	28 qts 26.5 L

Transmission

Transmission options
5-speed gear
10-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Transmission — International Harvester Torque Amplifier

Transmission	International Harvester Torque Amplifier
Type	partial power shift
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
The Torque Amplifier first became available in 1954 on the Super MD-TA.

Dimensions

Farmall Super MD Tires
Ag front	6.00x16
Ag rear	13.00x38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	95.75 inches (tricycle) 243 cm
	99.75 inches (wide) 253 cm
Length	141.125 inches (tricycle) 358 cm
	145.125 inches (wide) 368 cm
Width	84.5 inches*Width to ends of rear axles. 214 cm
Height (steering wheel)	79 inches 200 cm
Ground clearance	18.5 inches (frame) 46 cm
Clearance (rear axle)	26.25 inches 66 cm
Bar rear axle	2.75 inch diameter 69 mm
Front tread	8.625/12.25/13.625/17.50 inches 21/31/34/44 cm (tricycle)
Front tread	57 to 81 inches 144 to 205 cm (wide-front)
Rear tread	52 to 88 inches 132 to 223 cm

Farmall Super MD Weight
Shipping	5770 lbs 2617 kg
Operating	5725 lbs 2596 kg
Ballasted	9338 lbs 4235 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 477
Diesel 5-speed 2WD July 7 - 11, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 477 file
Belt power (max)	46.73 hp 34.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	39.52 hp 29.5 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	5772 lbs 2618 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Farmall Super MD-TA.

Farmall Super MD-TA High Clearance.

Farmall Super MD-TA High Clearance.

Farmall Super MD-TA High Clearance.