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Farmall A vs Farmall Super A
Verdict: Farmall A vs Farmall Super A
The Farmall A and the Farmall Super A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall A leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Farmall Super A is the newer design (1947 vs 1939). In short: choose the Farmall A for outright pulling power, or the Farmall Super A if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Distillate 4-speed 2WDOctober 9 - 16, 1939Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 330 fileReference
keroseneReference
Factories
Louisville, Kentucky, USAReference
Chicago, Illinois, USAReference
Total built
117,552Reference
107,636Reference
Original price
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$1,400 (1954)Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
AV
Vegetable cropReference
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AI
International industrialReference
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Super AV
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high-clearance, vegetableReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
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Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
2.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
12.9 kWReference
9.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.2 kWReference
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Plows
1Reference
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Drawbar (tested)
12.2 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
13.7 kWReference
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Displacement
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 102 mmReference
76 x 102 mmReference
Compression
6.0:1Reference
6:1Reference
Rated RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Idle RPM
900-1400Reference
500-1540Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
12.3 LReference
12.3 LReference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Oil change
120 hReference
120 hReference
Belt power (max)
12.3 kWReference
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Max power
11.3 kWReference
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Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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9-inch dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
sliding gearReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
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11.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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7.9 LReference
Capacity
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7.9 LReference
Valves
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1Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1088 kgReference
1088 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-15Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
8-24Reference
9-24Reference
Ag front
5-30Reference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
8-24Reference
9-24Reference
Length
270 cmReference
271 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
160 cmReference
163 cmReference
Ballasted weight
1564 kgReference
1564 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
55 cmReference
56 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
53 cmReference
54 cmReference
Front tread
111 to 162 cmReference
111 to 162 cmReference
Rear tread
101 to 172 cmReference
101 to 172 cmReference
Wheelbase
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180 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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207 cmReference
Min Clearance (drawbar)
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29 cmReference
Max Clearance (drawbar)
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42 cmReference
A Serial Number Location
A Serial Numbers
1939
FAA501Reference
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1940
FAA6744Reference
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1941
FAA41500Reference
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1942
FAA80739Reference
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1944
FAA96390Reference
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1945
FAA113218Reference
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1946
FAA146700Reference
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1947
FAA200001 (Louisville)Reference
250001Reference
Final
FAA220829 (Louisville)Reference
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Capacities
Diameter
21 cmReference
21 cmReference
Width
195 cmReference
141 cmReference
RPM
1157Reference
1157Reference
Speed
784.56 meters/minReference
784.56 meters/minReference
Fuel
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41.6 LReference
Rear hubs
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2.8 LReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
postitiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
5.3 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1070 kgReference
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Farmall Super A attachments
Super A Serial Number Location
Super A Serial Numbers
1948
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250082Reference
1949
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268196Reference
1950
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281269Reference
1951
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300126Reference
1952
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324470Reference
1953
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336880Reference
1954
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353348Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.