Farmall Super M Technical Specifications
Farmall Super M is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1952 – 1954.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall Super M 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 M Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Factories | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
| Total built | 57,092 |
| 44,551 (Rock Island) | |
| 12,541 (Louisville) | |
| 245 (Super MV) | |
| Original price was $2,500 in 1954 | |
| The basic Farmall/IH model is the Super M. The Super MD is diesel. The Super MTA has the torque amplifier and independent PTO, and was built only in 1954. | |
| Engine: | 44.23 hp 33.0 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 47.07 hp 35.1 kW |
Farmall Super M Electrical
| Ground | positive |
| Charging system | generator |
| Battery volts | 6 |
Farmall Super M Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Manual steering | |
| Differential mechanical dry disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. |
Hydraulics
| Type | IH Lift-All *Transmission driven pump on early model, live engine-driven pump on Stage II models |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Title serial numbers
| 1952 | SM501 (Farmall Rock Island plant) |
| 1953 | SM21074 (Farmall Rock Island plant) |
| 1954 | SM51977 (Farmall Rock Island plant) |
| Final | SM52627 (Farmall Rock Island plant) |
| 1952 | SML500001 (Louisville plant) |
| 1953 | SML501906 (Louisville plant) |
| Final | SML512541 (Louisville plant) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my Farmall Super M? 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 M Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| International Harvester C264 | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled vertical I-head | |
| Displacement | 264 ci 4.3 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00×5.25 inches 102 x 133 mm |
| Fuel use | 3.657 gal/hour 13.8 l/hour |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 5.9:1 |
| Rated RPM | 1450 |
| Idle RPM | 400-1600 |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Coolant capacity | 26 qts 24.6 L |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.023 inches 0.584 mm |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.017 inches (hot) 0.432 mm |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017 inches (hot) 0.432 mm |
| Engine Oil | |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts 7.6 L |
Farmall Super M Transmission overview
| Type | sliding gear |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | 12-inch dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 52 qts 49.2 L |
Farmall Super M Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 89.25 inches 226 cm |
| Length | 134.6 inches 341 cm |
| Width | 84.5 inches 214 cm |
| Height (steering wheel) | 79 inches 200 cm |
| Weight | 5603 lbs 2541 kg |
| Ground clearance | 15.5 inches (frame) 39 cm |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 26.25 inches 66 cm |
Farmall Super M Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 475 | |
| Gasoline 5-speed 2WD June 25 – July 2, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 475 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 46.26 hp 34.5 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.9 gal/hour 14.8 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 41.79 hp 31.2 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 5,676 lbs 2574 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 484 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 484 | |
| LP gas 5-speed 2WD October 1 – 10, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 484 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 47.07 hp 35.1 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 44.23 hp 33.0 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6,115 lbs 2773 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Farmall Super M a good tractor?
The Farmall Super M 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 M take?
Check out the Farmall Super M 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 M?
The Farmall Super M was an agricultural tractor model made from 1952 – 1954
How much does a Farmall Super M tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Farmall Super M weight ranges from 5603 lbs
2541 kg .
How much can a Farmall Super M Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Farmall Super M tractors starts at 5,676 lbs
2574 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.