Overview
The Farmall BMD is a row-crop tractor manufactured in Doncaster, England, between 1952 and 1953 as the diesel counterpart to the BM model. It features an International Harvester 4.3L four-cylinder diesel engine paired with a five-speed gear transmission and a two-wheel drive mechanical steering system.
Ideal Applications
Row-Crop Cultivation:
Specifically designed as a row-crop tractor, this model is configured for precise field work within crop rows.
General Farm Utility:
The combination of an electric-start diesel engine and five forward gears allows for a range of mechanical tasks on the farm.
Historical Preservation:
With only 927 units produced during its two-year production run in England, this tractor is a notable piece of International Harvester history.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Doncaster, England |
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| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
| Total built | 927 |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 26.8 qts (25.4 L) |
| Description | International Harvester BD-265 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 264 ci (4.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1450 |
| Starter type | electric |
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 |
| Steering | mechanical |
BMD Serial Numbers
| 1952 | 504 |
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| 1953 | 533 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | The Roar of Dust and Diesel - A Story of International Harvester Doncaster by Mike Teanby |
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Variants
| BM | gasoline engine |
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