Overview
The Farmall Super FC is a versatile French-built farm tractor manufactured between 1951 and 1957 as an adaptation of the Super C. It features a range of engine options including gasoline, diesel, and distillate variants to meet diverse operational requirements, powered by a 25.6 hp International Harvester engine.
Ideal Applications
European Farming Operations:
Built in Saint Dizier, France, this model specifically offered a diesel engine option not available in US versions to cater to the unique fuel requirements and needs of European farmers.
Adjustable Row-Crop Tasks:
With a rear tread range of 48 to 78 inches and front tread widths up to 83.25 inches, the tractor is highly configurable for varying row widths and field layouts.
Stationary Belt Work:
Equipped with an 8.5-inch diameter belt pulley operating at 1363 RPM, this tractor is capable of driving stationary farm equipment at a speed of 3,033 feet per minute.
Production
| Description | Built in Saint Dizier, France / The Farmall Super FC is the French-built version of the Farmall Super C. A diesel engine, not available in the US-built version, was added to meet the needs of European farmers. |
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| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x4.00 inches (79 x 102 mm) / 3.125x4.00 inches (79 x 102 mm) |
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| Coolant capacity | 13 qts (12.3 L) |
| Description | International Harvester C-123 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / International Harvester FD-123 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / distillate |
| Displacement | 123 ci (2.0 L) / 123 ci (2.0 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.014 inches (hot) (0.356 mm) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (hot) (0.356 mm) |
| Power | 25.6 hp (19.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1650 |
| Sparkplug | Chamption 15-A |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Description | distillate |
| Engine type | International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl diesel |
| Description | distillate |
| Engine type | International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl diesel |
| Fuel tank | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 9-inch dry disc |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Oil type | SAE 90 |
| Transmission type | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Differential mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Hydraulics
| Type | IH Touch Control |
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PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (rear axle) | 22.5 inches (57 cm) |
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| Front tread | 59.25 to 83.25 inches (150 to 211 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 83.125 inches (211 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 72.5 inches (184 cm) |
| Length | 129.5 inches (328 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 69 inches (wheels in) (121 to 175 cm) / 56 to 78 inches (wheels out) (142 to 198 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 91.5 inches (232 cm) |
| Width | 78 inches (axles) (198 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00x15 |
| Rear tire | 9.00x36 |
| Wheelbase | 91.5 inches (232 cm) |
| Ag front | 4.00x15 |
| Ag rear | 9.00x36 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
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| RPM | 1363 |
| Speed | 3,033 ft/min (924.46 meters/min) |
| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
References
| Description | L'utility Nouveau Tracteur Classique published in 1957, by International Harvester |
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Speeds
| Description | With 9x36 rear tires. |
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Variants
| Super FC-C | gasoline |
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| Super FC-D | diesel |
| Super FC-E | tractor-fuel |