 McCormick Farmall Super AV high-clearance, 1948 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1948 |
| Model discontinued | 1954 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| Preceded by | McCormick-Deering Farmall AV |
| Superseded by | McCormick Farmall Super AV-1 |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 | 4.00-19 4-ply |
| Rear | 8-36 4-ply |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 115 in |
| Width (inches/meters) | 61 in |
| Height (inches/meters) | 71 in |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 2825 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 17.5 ft |
| Wheelbase | 72 in |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Tractor Works, Chicago, Illinois |
| Plow rating | 1-16" |
The Farmall Super AV was built by International Harvester from 1948 to 1954 in Chicago, Illinois and Louisville, Kentucky.
Model History
- For Company history see
- Main article: International Harvester
For standard model see: McCormick Farmall Super A
The high-clearance McCormick Farmall Super AV was the same as the Farmall Super A except for larger front and rear wheels and longer front axle extensions to give it about 6 inches additional ground clearance for working sugar cane and other tall crops.
Tractor Comparison
The only direct competition for the high-clearance Farmall Super AV was the slightly more powerful Case VAH. During 1954 International Harvester upgraded the Super AV into the Super AV-1.
| Make & model | Pto hp | Weight (lb) | Price ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick Farmall Super AV | 18 | 2825 | |
| Case VAH | 21 | 2900 | 1766 (1952) |
| McCormick Farmall Super AV-1 | 21 | 2762 |
Note: Some specifications and prices for comparison tables from [1] and [2]
Timeline
- 1948 - McCormick Farmall Super AV replaced Farmall AV
- 1954 - McCormick Farmall Super AV-1 replaced Farmall Super AV
Factory locations
- Tractor Works, Chicago, Illinois
- Louisville Works, Louisville, Kentucky
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: 4.00-19 4-ply
- Rear: 8-36 4-ply
Variations and Options
- Distillate engine
- Optional tires
- Rear: 9-36 or 10-36 4-ply
Serial Numbers Information
| Year | Serial no. run start[3] |
Serial no. run End[3] |
Number Built | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 250001 | 250081 | Number built included with Super A | |
| 1948 | 250082 | 268195 | ||
| 1949 | 268196 | 281268 | ||
| 1950 | 281269 | 300125 | ||
| 1951 | 300126 | 324469 | ||
| 1952 | 324470 | 336879 | ||
| 1953 | 336880 | 353347 | ||
| 1954 | 353348 | 355679 | ||
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See also
- McCormick-Deering Farmall AV
- McCormick Farmall Super AV-1
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- List of International Harvester Vehicles
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References / Sources
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- ↑ 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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