Overview
The Farmall A-554 is a row-crop tractor manufactured by International Harvester in Geelong, Australia, between 1964 and 1967. It features a 57 hp 264 ci engine available in diesel or kerosene configurations, paired with a five-speed forward and one-reverse gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with either an International Harvester AD-264 diesel or AC-264 kerosene 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine rated at 57 gross horsepower.
Mechanical and Hitch Specifications:
This two-wheel drive model features an open operator station and a Type II rear hitch for implement attachment.
Chassis and Tread Dimensions:
The unit provides adjustable front tread widths from 57 to 87 inches and rear tread widths from 52 to 100 inches, utilizing 14.90x38 or 13.60x38 rear ag tires.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Geelong, Australia |
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| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm) / 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm) |
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| Description | International Harvester AD-264 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / International Harvester AC-264 / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 264 ci (4.3 L) / 264 ci (4.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Power (gross) | 57 hp (42.5 kW) |
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel / International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel / International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Engine (gross) | 57 hp (42.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 57 to 87 inches (144 to 220 cm) |
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| Rear tread | 52 to 100 inches (132 to 254 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00x16 |
| Rear tire | 14.90x38 |
| Ag front | 6.00x16 |
| Ag rear | 14.90x38 / 13.60x38 |
References
| Description | International Harvester Australia: Geelong Works by Sarah Tomac* / International Harvester Tractors & Equipment in Australia & New Zealand by Graeme Quick / Trucks, Tractors and Farm Equipment in Australia published in 1964, by International Harvester / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Speeds
| Description | With 14.9x38 rear tires. |
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Variants
| Farmall A554 | row-crop |
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| McCormick A554 | standard |