Farmall Super A

Farmall Super A Technical Specifications

Farmall Super A is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1947 – 1954.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall Super A covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Farmall Super A Production



















Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Factories: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  Chicago, Illinois, USA
Total built: 107,636
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.


Farmall Super A Power






Engine:
Drawbar (claimed): 13 hp
9.7 kW
PTO (claimed): 16 hp
11.9 kW









Farmall Super A Engines
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl kerosene




















Mechanical
Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual
Brakes: differential mechanical contracting band
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 4-speed sliding gear




Farmall Super A photos…
















Capacity
Fuel: 11 gal
41.6 L
Aux. fuel: 0.75 gal
2.8 L
Hydraulic system: 2.1 gal
7.9 L
Rear hubs: 3 qts
2.8 L (each)













Hydraulics
Type: IH Touch-Control
Capacity: 2.1 gal
7.9 L
Valves: 1







Tractor hitch
Type: mid-mount Touch Control rockshaft










Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: transmission
Rear RPM: 540


















Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase: 71.1 inches
180 cm
Weight: 2,400 lbs
1088 kg
Front tire: 5.00-15
Rear tire: 9-24
Full dimensions and tires …








Super A Serial Numbers
Location: On the right side of the seat support

Farmall Super A Electrical







Ground: postitive
Battery volts: 6

Farmall Super A Mechanical


















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual
Brakes: differential mechanical contracting band
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 4-speed sliding gear

Capacity













Fuel: 11 gal
41.6 L
Aux. fuel: 0.75 gal
2.8 L
Hydraulic system: 2.1 gal
7.9 L
Rear hubs: 3 qts
2.8 L (each)

Hydraulics










Type: IH Touch-Control
Capacity: 2.1 gal
7.9 L
Valves: 1

Tracktor Hitch




Type: mid-mount Touch Control rockshaft

Power Take-off (PTO)







Rear PTO: transmission
Rear RPM: 540

Title serial numbers
































Location: On the right side of the seat support

photo of Super A serial number

1947: 250001
1948: 250082
1949: 268196
1950: 281269
1951: 300126
1952: 324470
1953: 336880
1954: 353348


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Farmall Super A? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Farmall Super A Engine detail














































Engine Detail
International Harvester C113
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 113.1 ci
1.9 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.00×4.00 inches
76 x 102 mm
Compression: 6:1
Rated RPM: 1400
Idle RPM: 500-1540
Firing order: 1-3-4-2
Starter volts: 6
Coolant capacity: 13 qts
12.3 L
Sparkplug gap: 0.025 inches
0.635 mm
Point gap: 0.020 inches
0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance: 0.014 inches
0.356 mm (hot)
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.014 inches
0.356 mm (hot)



Farmall Super A Transmission overview

Engine Oil


















Type: sliding gear
Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: 9-inch dry disc
Oil capacity: 4 qts
3.8 L
  4.5 qts
4.3 L (PTO)
  5 qts
4.7 L (PTO/pulley)

Farmall Super A Dimensions











































Wheelbase: 71.1 inches
180 cm
Length: 106.8 inches
271 cm
Width: 55.8 inches
141 cm
Height (steering wheel): 64.25 inches
163 cm
Height (exhaust): 81.75 inches
207 cm
Weight: 2,400 lbs
1088 kg
Ballasted weight: 3,450 lbs
1564 kg
Clearance (front axle): 22.25 inches
56 cm
Clearance (rear axle): 21.625 inches
54 cm
Min Clearance (drawbar): 11.5 inches
29 cm
Max Clearance (drawbar): 16.8 inches
42 cm
Front tread: 43 inches
109 cm
Front tread: 44 to 64 inches
111 to 162 cm
Rear tread: 40 to 68 inches
101 to 172 cm

FAQ

Is Farmall Super A a good tractor?

The Farmall Super A is one of the great tractors in the Farmall (a part of International Harvester) stable, and it has earned Farmall (a part of International Harvester) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Farmall Super A take?

Check out the Farmall Super A oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Farmall (a part of International Harvester) made the Super A?

The Farmall Super A was an agricultural tractor model made from 1947 – 1954

How much can a Farmall Super A Pull?

The max pulling capacity of the Farmall Super A tractors starts at 4,365 lbs
1979 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.

Where is the serial number on a Farmall Super A?

Lookup on the right side of the seat support

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