Farmall Super A


Farmall Super A tractor photo
1947 - 1954
Series map:
Super A
Super C
17.8hp*
26.3hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)
FactoriesLouisville, Kentucky, USA
 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Total built107,636
Original price$1,400 (1954)
The IH/Farmall Super A was an improved version of the A. The biggest change was that the previous Lift-All system was replaced with the new Touch Control hydraulic system. This was in response to the Ferguson three-point system used by Ford.
Variants
Super AVhigh-clearance, vegetable
Farmall Super A Engines
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl kerosene
Engine details ...
Farmall Super A Power
Drawbar (claimed)13 hp
9.7 kW
PTO (claimed)16 hp
11.9 kW
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Differential mechanical contracting band brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel11 gal
41.6 L
Aux. fuel0.75 gal
2.8 L
Hydraulic system2.1 gal
7.9 L
Rear hubs3 qts (each)
2.8 L
Hydraulics
TypeIH Touch-Control
Capacity2.1 gal
7.9 L
Valves1
Tractor hitch
Typemid-mount Touch Control rockshaft
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase71.1 inches
180 cm
Weight2,400 lbs
1088 kg
Front tire5.00-15
Rear tire9-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Super A Serial Number Location
Farmall Super A serial number location
On the right side of the seat support
Super A Serial Numbers
1947250001
1948250082
1949268196
1950281269
1951300126
1952324470
1953336880
1954353348

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Belt Pulley
Diameter8.5 inches
21 cm
Width6 inches
15 cm
RPM1157
Speed2574 ft/min
784.56 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpostitive
Battery volts6
References
Super A references literature
Farmall Letter Series Tractors by Lee Klancher
Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester
Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester
Operator's Manual Farmall Super A and Super AV (1004193R5) published in 1953
Vegetable Truck Farming published by International Harvester
General Line Catalog published in 1949, by International Harvester
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