Tractor · 1947Unverified
Farmall Super A
Farmall Super A · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
16 hp
Weight
1088 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
FactoriesLouisville, Kentucky, USAReference
FactoriesChicago, Illinois, USAReference
Total built107,636Reference
Original price$1,400 (1954)Reference
The IH/Farmall Super A was an improved version of the A. The biggest change was that the previous Lift-All system was replaced with the new Touch Control hydraulic system. This was in response to the Ferguson three-point system used by Ford.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Differential mechanical contracting band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
Super AVhigh-clearance, vegetableReference
Engine
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasolineReference
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl keroseneReference
Drawbar (claimed)9.7 kWReference
International Harvester C113Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke76 x 102 mmReference
Compression6:1Reference
Rated RPM1400Reference
Idle RPM500-1540Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Coolant capacity12.3 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Oil change120 hReference
International HarvesterReference
keroseneReference
Transmission
4-speed sliding gearReference
Typesliding gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch9-inch dry discReference
Oil capacity3.8 LReference
Oil capacity4.3 LReference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)11.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system7.9 LReference
TypeIH Touch-ControlReference
Capacity7.9 LReference
Valves1Reference
Typemid-mount Touch Control rockshaftReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Capacities
Fuel41.6 LReference
Aux. fuel2.8 LReference
Rear hubs2.8 LReference
Diameter21 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM1157Reference
Speed784.56 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase180 cmReference
Weight1088 kgReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire9-24Reference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag rear9-24Reference
Length271 cmReference
Width141 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)163 cmReference
Height (exhaust)207 cmReference
Ballasted weight1564 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)56 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)54 cmReference
Min Clearance (drawbar)29 cmReference
Max Clearance (drawbar)42 cmReference
Front tread109 cmReference
Front tread111 to 162 cmReference
Rear tread101 to 172 cmReference
Farmall Super A attachments
front-end loaderReference
Super A Serial Number Location
On the right side of the seat supportReference
Super A Serial Numbers
1947250001Reference
1948250082Reference
1949268196Reference
1950281269Reference
1951300126Reference
1952324470Reference
1953336880Reference
1954353348Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundpostitiveReference
Battery volts6Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.