Overview
The Farmall Super A-1 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured by International Harvester, featuring an upgrade to the 2.0L C-123 gasoline engine. Produced in 1954 with a total of 1,672 units, this model is configured with a 4-speed gear transmission and an open operator station.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Powerplant Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a liquid-cooled International Harvester C-123 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a 123 cubic inch displacement and a rated RPM of 1450.
Mechanical and Drive Specifications:
This two-wheel drive model utilizes manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and a 228.6mm dry disc clutch to manage its four forward and one reverse gears.
Chassis and Adjustable Dimensions:
The row-crop chassis features an adjustable rear tread ranging from 40 to 68 inches and a front tread that can be set between 44 and 64 inches, providing a front axle clearance of 22.25 inches.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / The Super A-1 used the C123 engine, instead of the C113 used in the Super A. There were no decals or other markings to indicate the larger engine, but the prefix on the serial number plate changed from FAA to FAA-1. |
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| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
| Total built | 1,672 |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x4.00 inches (79 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 6:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Description | International Harvester C-123 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 123 ci (2.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1450 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 228.6mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical band brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Charging system | generator |
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 22.25 inches (56 cm) |
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| Clearance (rear axle) | 21.6 inches (54 cm) |
| Front tread | 43 inches (109 cm) / 44 to 64 inches (111 to 162 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 81.75 inches (207 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 64.25 inches (163 cm) |
| Length | 106.9 inches (271 cm) |
| Rear tread | 40 to 68 inches (101 to 172 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| Width | 55.9 inches (141 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 9-24 |
| Wheelbase | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.00-15 |
| Ag rear | 9-24 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
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| Speed | 1157 ft/min (352.65 meters/min) |
| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
References
| Description | Farmall Letter Series Tractors by Lee Klancher / Operator's Manual Farmall Super A-1 and Super AV-1 Tractors (1004370R1) published in 1954 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 9-24 rear tires. |
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Super A-1 Serial Number Location
| Description | Right side of seat support. |
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Super A-1 Serial Numbers
| 1954 | 356001 |
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| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 357958 |
Variants
| Super A | C113 engine |
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| Super A-1 | row-crop chassis |
| Super AV-1 | high-crop chassis (vegetable) |