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Farmall Super AM Specs ( 1953-1957 )

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Production

Description Row-Crop tractor / Built in Geelong, Australia
Manufacturer Farmall (a part of International Harvester)

Engine

Aux. fuel 0.9 gal (3.4 L)
Engine type International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl kerosene
Fuel tank 21 gal (79.5 L)
Air cleaner oil bath
Bore/Stroke 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm)
Coolant capacity 24 qts (22.7 L)
Description International Harvester / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 264 ci (4.3 L)
Exhaust valve clearance 0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Intake valve clearance 0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)
Rated RPM 1450
Sparkplug gap 0.032 inches (0.813 mm)
Oil capacity 7.7 qts (7.3 L)

Transmission

Gears 5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity 50 qts (47.3 L)
Transmission type 5-speed unsynchronized gear
Type unsynchronized gear

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Differential mechanical drum brakes
Drive type Two-wheel drive

PTO

Engine RPM 540@1450
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Charging system generator

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (rear axle) 26 inches (66 cm)
Front tread 8.5 inches (21 cm)
Ground clearance 17.5 inches (frame) (44 cm)
Height (hood) 64.5 inches (163 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 77.5 inches (196 cm)
Length 133 inches (337 cm)
Operating weight 6,669 lbs (3025 kg)
Rear tread 52 to 88 inches (132 to 223 cm) / 52 to 100 inches (long axle) (132 to 254 cm)
Shipping weight 5,293 lbs (2400 kg)
Wheelbase 88.5 inches (224 cm)
Width 84.5 inches (214 cm)
Front tire 6.00x16
Rear tire 12x38
Weight 5293 to 6669 pounds
Wheelbase 88.5 inches (224 cm)
Ag front 6.00x16
Ag rear 12x38

Belt Pulley

Diameter 11 inches (27 cm)
RPM 899
Speed 2588 ft/min (788.82 meters/min)
Width 7.5 inches (19 cm)

References

Description International Harvester Australia: Geelong Works by Sarah Tomac* / International Harvester Tractors & Equipment in Australia & New Zealand by Graeme Quick / *Publication contains known errors.

Speeds

Description With 12x38 rear tires.

Super AM Serial Numbers

Location: Tractor's clutch housing on the right side.

Variants

Super AM kerosene engine, row-crop front
Super AMD diesel engine, row-crop front
Super AW-6 kerosense engine, standard front
Super AWD-6 diesel engine, standard front