 McCormick Farmall Super A | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1947 |
| Model discontinued | 1954 |
| Model status | Discontinued Discontinued |
| No. produced | 105,679 |
| Preceded by | McCormick-Deering Farmall A |
| Superseded by | McCormick Farmall Super A-1 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | International |
| Engine model | C-113 |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Power hp | 18 belt, 16 drawbar |
| Governed rpm | 1400 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 113 ci |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3 in |
| Stroke in (mm) | 4 in |
| Cooling system | water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | sliding gear |
| Gearbox make | International |
| Forward | 4 |
| Reverse | 1 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | drawbar |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 5.00-15 4-ply |
| Rear | 12.4-24 4-ply |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 106 in |
| Width (inches/meters) | 56 in |
| Height (inches/meters) | 64 in |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 2385 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 17 ft |
| Wheelbase | 71 in |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Tractor Works, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Plow rating | 1-16" |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) | $1400 (1954) |
The Farmall Super A was built by International Harvester from 1947 to 1954 in Chicago, Illinois and Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Model History[]
- For Company history see
- Main article: International Harvester
For high-clearance model see: McCormick Farmall Super AV For industrial version see: International Super A
Introduced in late 1947, the McCormick Farmall Super A was an upgrade of the Farmall A with more standard equipment, adding to its weight. The Super A was mechanically identical to the A except for a slightly higher compression ratio that gave it slightly more power. One of the main features of the Super A was the "Touch-Control" hydraulic system. The Super A ushered in a whole range of “Super” tractors for International Harvester.
Tractor Comparison[]
During the years the Super A was in production, several other manufacturers made small tractors of similar layout (most without the offset design of the Farmall). As shown in the table, the Allis-Chalmers B, Case VAS, John Deere M, and Massey-Harris Pacer were closest to the Super A in hp, weight, and price. The Super A had the lowest hp in the group so, in 1954, International Harvester brought out the updated Farmall Super A-1 with slightly more power from a larger displacement engine.
| Make & model | Pto hp | Weight (lb) | Price ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick Farmall Super A | 18 | 2385 | 1420 (1954) |
| Allis-Chalmers B | 22 | 2060 | 1525 (1957) |
| Case VAS | 21 | 2950 | 1564 (1952) |
| Gibson H | 25 | 4079 | |
| John Deere M | 20 | 2695 | 1100 (1952) |
| John Deere 40 | 25 | 2750 | 1521 (1954) |
| Leader | ~25 | ~2500 | 1395 (1948) |
| Massey-Harris Pacer | 19 | 1915 | 1418 (1957) |
| Minneapolis-Moline BG | 28 | 2880 | 1710 (1957) |
| McCormick Farmall Super A-1 | 21 | 2383 |
Note: Specifications and prices for comparison tables from [1] and [2]
Timeline[]
- 1947 - McCormick Farmall Super A replaced Farmall A
- 1954 - McCormick Farmall Super A-1 replaced Farmall Super A
Factory locations[]
Specification[]
See Infobox for basic details
- Standard tires
- 113 ci 4-cylinder gasoline engine
- 4-speed transmission
- Electric starting and lights
- Touch-Control hydraulics
- Adjustable front axle
- Standard tires
- Front: 4.00-15 4-ply
- Rear: 9-24 4-ply
Variations and Options[]
- Distillate engine
- Non-adjustable front axle
- Heavy-duty adjustable front axle
- Optional tires
- Front: 5.00-15 or 6.00-16 4-ply
- Rear: 8-24, 10-24, or 11-24 4-ply
Serial Numbers Information[]
| Year | Serial no. run start[3] |
Serial no. run End[3] |
Number Built | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 250001 | 250081 | 81 | Total calculated from serial number range, includes Super AV and International Super A |
| 1948 | 250082 | 268195 | 18114 | |
| 1949 | 268196 | 281268 | 13073 | |
| 1950 | 281269 | 300125 | 18857 | |
| 1951 | 300126 | 324469 | 24344 | |
| 1952 | 324470 | 336879 | 12410 | |
| 1953 | 336880 | 353347 | 16468 | |
| 1954 | 353348 | 355679 | 2332 | |
| Total built | 105679 | |||
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Gallery[]
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International C-113 4-cylinder gasoline engine, as used in 1952 McCormick Farmall Super A tractor
1951 Super A after restoration and saved from scrap.
1951 super a when bought to save from scrap yard for $200.00
See also[]
- McCormick-Deering Farmall A
- McCormick Farmall Super A-1
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- List of International Harvester Vehicles
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References / Sources[]
- ↑ Hall, Mike, Ed., The Official Tractor Blue Book 2010, Price Digests, Overland Park, Kansas, 2009
- ↑ Larsen, Lester, “Farm Tractors 1950-1975”, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan, 1981
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wendel, C. H., 150 Years of International Harvester, Crestline Publishing, Sarasota, Florida, 1981
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