Overview
The Farmall Super BM is a British-built row-crop tractor manufactured in Doncaster, England, featuring a 4.3L 4-cylinder tvo engine. Producing 42.5 hp at the belt and equipped with a 5-speed gear transmission, this model represents a specialized mid-1950s farm machine with a production run of 1,998 units.
Ideal Applications
Row-Crop Operations:
The Super BM is designed as a row-crop tractor with an open operator station, making it suitable for standard field work during the 1954 to 1958 production era.
Light to Mid-Duty Field Work:
With a 5300 lb weight and 42.5 hp belt capacity, the tractor utilizes a 5-speed gear transmission to manage various farm implements and belt-driven machinery.
Live Hydraulic Applications:
Equipped with live hydraulics and an optional rear hitch, this tractor provides the versatility needed for operating era-specific attachments requiring constant hydraulic power.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Doncaster, England |
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| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
| Total built | 1,998 |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl tvo |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm) |
| Description | International Harvester / tvo / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled OHV |
| Displacement | 264 ci (4.3 L) |
| Belt (claimed) | 42.5 hp (31.7 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 |
Hydraulics
| Type | live |
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Hitch
| Rear Type | optional |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 5300 lbs (2404 kg) |
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| Front tire | 6.00x16.00 |
| Rear tire | 11.00x38.00 |
| Weight | 5300 lbs (2404 kg) |
| Ag front | 6.00x16.00 |
| Ag rear | 11.00x38.00 |
References
| Description | The Roar of Dust and Diesel - A Story of International Harvester Doncaster by Mike Teanby |
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Super BM Serial Numbers
| 1954 | 11001 |
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| 1955 | 11220 |
| 1956 | 11949 |
| 1957 | 12038 |
| 1958 | 12688 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 12733 |
Variants
| Super BMD | diesel engine |
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