Farmall Super MD

Farmall Super MD Technical Specifications

Farmall Super MD 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 MD 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 MD Production

















Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Type: Row-Crop tractor
Factory: Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built: 5,199
  89 (Super MDV)


Farmall Super MD Power













Engine:
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

Farmall Super MD Electrical










Ground: positive
Batteries: 2
Battery volts: 6

Farmall Super MD Mechanical






















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Brakes: differential mechanical disc
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmissions: 5-speed gear
  10-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics




Type: IH Lift-All

Tracktor Hitch




Type: IH Fast Hitch

Power Take-off (PTO)




Rear RPM: 540

Title serial numbers
























1952: 501
1953: 12516
1954: 51995
Final: 52627
1952: 501 (SMDV)
1953: 12516 (SMDV)
Final: 50464 (SMDV)


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Farmall Super MD? 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 MD Engine detail































Engine Detail
International Harvester
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 264 ci
4.3 L
Bore/Stroke: 4.00×5.25 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



Farmall Super MD Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Type: gear
Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: dry disc

Farmall Super MD Dimensions


































Wheelbase: 95.75 inches
243 cm (tricycle)
  99.75 inches
253 cm (wide)
Length: 141.125 inches
358 cm (tricycle)
  145.125 inches
368 cm (wide)
Width: 84.5 inches
214 cm *Width to ends of rear axles.
Height (steering wheel): 79 inches
200 cm
Ground clearance: 18.5 inches
46 cm (frame)
Clearance (rear axle): 26.25 inches
66 cm
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

Farmall Super MD Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 477


































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.

FAQ

Is Farmall Super MD a good tractor?

The Farmall Super MD 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 MD take?

Check out the Farmall Super MD 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 MD?

The Farmall Super MD was an agricultural tractor model made from 1952 – 1954

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