Farmall MD


Farmall MD tractor photo
1941 - 1952
Row-Crop tractor
Series:MD
Super MD
Production
Manufacturer:Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Total built:18,253
Original price:$2,400 (1952)
The Farmall MD was the diesel version of the M. The MD was started on gasoline, by pulling a lever which enlarged the combustion chamber (to lower the compression) and closed the circuit for the spark plugs. After the engine was warm, it was switched over to diesel.
Variants
WD-6:standard-front
ID-6:industrial
M:gasoline engine
Farmall MD Power
PTO (claimed):35 hp
26.1 kW
Plows:3 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested):33.58 hp
25.0 kW
Belt (tested):38.21 hp
28.5 kW
power test details ...
Farmall MD Engine
International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank:20 gal
75.7 L
Aux. fuel:1 gal
3.8 L
Engine details ...
Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
Brakes:differential mechanical contracting band
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:5-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...
Hydraulics
Type:Lift-All, transmission-driven
Pressure:500 psi
34.5 bar (early)
 800 psi
55.2 bar (late)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM:540
Dimensions & Tires
Weight:5,000 lbs
2268 kg
Front tire:6.50-16
Rear tire:12-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
MD Serial Numbers
photo of MD serial number

1941:25371
1942:50988
1943:60011
1944:67424
1945:88085
1946:105564
1947:122823
1948:151708
1949:180514
1950:213579
1951:247518
1952:290923

how to read serial numbers...

Electrical
Ground:positive
Batteries:2
Battery volts:6
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