Farmall Super MD: all source data

All 65 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
(no label)Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built5,199
Total built89 (Super MDV)
Engine
(no label)International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank20.5 gal | 77.6 L
Transmission
(no label)5-speed gear
(no label)10-speed partial power shift
Power
Drawbar (claimed)42 hp | 31.3 kW
PTO (claimed)47.5 hp | 35.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)39.52 hp | 29.5 kW
Belt (tested)46.73 hp | 34.8 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Differential mechanical disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Hydraulics
TypeIH Lift-All
Hitch
TypeIH Fast Hitch
Pto
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
Wheelbase95.75 inches (tricycle) | 243 cm
Wheelbase99.75 inches (wide) | 253 cm
Weight5725 to 5770 pounds
Front tire6.00x16
Rear tire13.00x38
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the right side of the clutch housing.
Electrical
Groundpositive
Batteries2
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)International Harvester
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement264 ci | 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke4.00x5.25 inches | 102 x 133 mm
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM1450
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)28 qts | 26.5 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)5-speed gear
(no label)10-speed partial power shift
Transmission
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
TransmissionInternational Harvester Torque Amplifier
Typepartial power shift
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
(no label)The Torque Amplifier first became available in 1954 on the Super MD-TA.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00x16
Ag rear13.00x38
Dimensions
Wheelbase95.75 inches (tricycle) | 243 cm
Wheelbase99.75 inches (wide) | 253 cm
Length141.125 inches (tricycle) | 358 cm
Length145.125 inches (wide) | 368 cm
Width84.5 inches | 214 cm
Height (steering wheel)79 inches | 200 cm
Ground clearance18.5 inches (frame) | 46 cm
Clearance (rear axle)26.25 inches | 66 cm
Bar rear axle (Bar)2.75 inch diameter | 69 mm
Front tread8.625/12.25/13.625/17.50 inches (tricycle) | 21/31/34/44 cm
Front tread57 to 81 inches (wide-front) | 144 to 205 cm
Rear tread52 to 88 inches | 132 to 223 cm
Weight
Shipping5770 lbs | 2617 kg
Operating5725 lbs | 2596 kg
Ballasted9338 lbs | 4235 kg