Farmall Super A: all source data

All 87 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)
FactoriesLouisville, Kentucky, USA
FactoriesChicago, Illinois, USA
Total built107,636
Original price$1,400 (1954)
(no label)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.
Engine
(no label)International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl kerosene
Transmission
(no label)4-speed sliding gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)13 hp | 9.7 kW
PTO (claimed)16 hp | 11.9 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
(no label)Differential mechanical contracting band brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel11 gal | 41.6 L
Aux. fuel0.75 gal | 2.8 L
Hydraulic system2.1 gal | 7.9 L
Rear hubs3 qts (each) | 2.8 L
Hydraulics
TypeIH Touch-Control
Capacity2.1 gal | 7.9 L
Valves1
Hitch
Typemid-mount Touch Control rockshaft
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
Wheelbase71.1 inches | 180 cm
Weight2,400 lbs | 1088 kg
Front tire5.00-15
Rear tire9-24
Serial location
(no label)On the right side of the seat support
Belt pulley
Diameter8.5 inches | 21 cm
Width6 inches | 15 cm
RPM1157
Speed2574 ft/min | 784.56 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpostitive
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine options
(no label)International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl kerosene
Engine detail
(no label)International Harvester C113
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement113.1 ci | 1.9 L
Bore/Stroke3.00x4.00 inches | 76 x 102 mm
Compression6:1
Rated RPM1400
Idle RPM500-1540
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity (Coolant)13 qts | 12.3 L
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches | 0.635 mm
Point gap0.020 inches | 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance0.014 inches (hot) | 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.014 inches (hot) | 0.356 mm
(no label)International Harvester
(no label)kerosene
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement113.1 ci | 1.9 L
Bore/Stroke3.00x4.00 inches | 76 x 102 mm
Rated RPM1400
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts6
Engine oil
Oil capacity5 qts | 4.7 L
Oil change120 h

Transmission

Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch9-inch dry disc
Oil capacity4 qts | 3.8 L
Oil capacity4.5 qts (PTO) | 4.3 L
Oil capacity5 qts (PTO/pulley) | 4.7 L

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.00-15
Ag rear9-24
Dimensions
Wheelbase71.1 inches | 180 cm
Length106.8 inches | 271 cm
Width55.8 inches | 141 cm
Height (steering wheel)64.25 inches | 163 cm
Height (exhaust)81.75 inches | 207 cm
Weight2,400 lbs | 1088 kg
Ballasted weight3,450 lbs | 1564 kg
Clearance (front axle)22.25 inches | 56 cm
Clearance (rear axle)21.625 inches | 54 cm
Min Clearance (drawbar)11.5 inches | 29 cm
Max Clearance (drawbar)16.8 inches | 42 cm
Front tread43 inches | 109 cm
Front tread44 to 64 inches | 111 to 162 cm
Rear tread40 to 68 inches | 101 to 172 cm