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Farmall Super MD

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

Fuel & Capacities
20.5 gal 77.6 L
Transmission
International Harvester Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
5725 to 5770 pounds

Overview

Farmall Super MD tractor photo
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
Super MD references literature
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
Super MD gear speeds

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.

Farmall Super MD-TA High Clearance.

Farmall Super MD-TA High Clearance.

Farmall Super MD-TA High Clearance.

Farmall Super MD-TA High Clearance.

Farmall Super MD-TA High Clearance.

Farmall Super MD-TA High Clearance.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

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

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 MD Specification Unit Converter

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

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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