Farmall Super M: all source data

All 82 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)
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
FactoriesRock Island, Illinois, USA
FactoriesLouisville, Kentucky, USA
Total built57,092
Total built44,551 (Rock Island)
Total built12,541 (Louisville)
Total built245 (Super MV)
(no label)Original price was $2,500 in 1954
(no label)The basic Farmall/IH model is the Super M. The Super MD is diesel. The Super MTA has the torque amplifier and independent PTO, and was built only in 1954.
Engine
(no label)International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Fuel tank21 gal | 79.5 L
Aux. fuel0.9 gal | 3.4 L
Transmission
(no label)5-speed sliding gear
Power
Drawbar (tested)44.23 hp | 33.0 kW
Belt (tested)47.07 hp | 35.1 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Differential mechanical dry disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Hydraulics
TypeIH Lift-All
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
Wheelbase89.25 inches | 226 cm
Weight5603 lbs | 2541 kg
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire12-38
Serial location
(no label)Left side of clutch housing
Belt pulley
Diameter11 inches | 27 cm
Width7.5 inches | 19 cm
RPM899
Speed2588 ft/min | 788.82 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine options
(no label)International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine detail
(no label)International Harvester C264
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement264 ci | 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke4.00x5.25 inches | 102 x 133 mm
Fuel use3.657 gal/hour | 13.8 l/hour
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression5.9:1
Rated RPM1450
Idle RPM400-1600
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity (Coolant)26 qts | 24.6 L
Sparkplug gap0.023 inches | 0.584 mm
Intake valve clearance0.017 inches (hot) | 0.432 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.017 inches (hot) | 0.432 mm
(no label)International Harvester
(no label)LP gas
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement264 ci | 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke4.00x5.25 inches | 102 x 133 mm
Fuel use5.211 gal/hour | 19.7 l/hour
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression6.75:1
Rated RPM1450
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts6
Engine oil
Oil capacity8 qts | 7.6 L

Transmission

Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch12-inch dry disc
Oil capacity52 qts | 49.2 L

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear12-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase89.25 inches | 226 cm
Length134.6 inches | 341 cm
Width84.5 inches | 214 cm
Height (steering wheel)79 inches | 200 cm
Weight5603 lbs | 2541 kg
Ground clearance15.5 inches (frame) | 39 cm
Clearance (rear axle)26.25 inches | 66 cm
Bar rear axle (Bar)2.75 inch diameter | 69 mm