The Farmall Super A was manufactured by International Harvester in the years 1947-1954. The Super A was an updated improved model of the A. One of the biggest changes was in reply to the 3-point system of Ferguson used on the Fords, a new touch controlled hydraulic system. The Super A has 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, and featured a wide front end, a 113 cubic inch 4 cylinder gasoline and kerosene engine.
In the 8 years that the Super A was produced, 94,001 tractors were manufactured. You can locate the serial numbers on the right side of the seat support bracket. Here are the serial numbers associated with the years.
250001 – 250081: 1947 | 250082 – 268195: 1948 | 268196 – 281268: 1949
281569 – 300125: 1950 | 300126 – 324469: 1951 | 324470 – 336879: 1952
336880 – 353347: 1953 | 353348 – 357958: 1954
Antique Farmall Super A Tractors And Parts
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Jim Zwick on 08.23.2010
My father has a Super A… the engine block is casted with the word sample on it. Any idea why this is?
Thanks,
Jim
melbie l.rice on 10.07.2010
I have a Tractor A or Super A, serial number 29266. Can anyone tell me if this is an A or Super A and what year was it made? Thanks.
admin on 10.11.2010
@melbie : According to that serial number it would be a year 1950.
Kenneth Deans on 11.27.2010
Looking for a disc harrow. For a SuperA tractor the toung from the disc hooks on to the swing drawbar. the standard drawbar and the half moon drawbar.The chains hook from the lift arms to the disc with the lift arms let all the way down. Lift the arms up and this picks the disc up. Hope i havent confused you to much. Thanks.
steve nicks on 03.27.2011
I have a 1949 Super A, did they ever make a bush hog that would work with this tractor?
Betty Statom on 04.16.2011
My husband is trying to plant corn but the sprocker (sp?) slips and plants more corn than it should.
Dwight on 04.24.2011
I have a Farmall A. The seat has been changed so I don’t know what year it is. is there any way to find out the year from numbers on the engine or transmission. I know most if not all of them are casting numbers but will they work.
AJ on 04.24.2011
Have a Farmall Super A, missing the 3-5′ long link between hydraulic arm and fast-hitch. any suggestions?
James Adkins on 06.11.2011
I have a 1951 Super “A” Farmall with engine water pump. Can you tell me which engine I have. JA
Donald Perry on 06.24.2011
Have Super A Farmall which has 12 volt alt on tractor thats not hooked up. Any suggestions on the best way to put a chevy alt on, and hook up?
Rod Schrom on 02.05.2012
Donald Perry
Put a 1 wire general motors alt on it— you need to add a field flash switch so you can energize the fields after you start the engine to get the alt to produce elect.
Nick on 03.21.2013
I have a Farmall Super A and I am not sure what year it is. There is no serial number plate under the seat. Where can I find a serial number on it?
Doug Spaeth on 05.24.2013
Can anyone tell me where to find out how to put a plow on a Farmall A?
Ben on 06.24.2013
I own a 1949 Super A and need parts for the one-row cultivator. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Ben.
admin on 06.25.2013
Hi Ben, I would try ebay or your local Case IH dealer. They might be able to special order what you need, or know someone that has what you need.
Jerry Turner - georgia on 11.18.2013
I have a super-a-farmall modle-faa sn.354115. Does anyone know how to tell year and mo. of mfg.?
Timm Andersen on 01.19.2014
I have a 1953 Super A. I would like to slow it down, different ring and pinion I would assume. I do not want to change tire size, that will not be enough. The gearing is so high that under any type of load it just spins the tires. Suggestions?
David Pollock on 02.08.2014
I am looking for a snowplow for a farmall supper a . you can call 989-287-2619 Dave
John Bonner on 02.26.2014
Looking for where to purchase decals super a Farmall. Any ideas where to find? THANKS.
Woody Maultsby on 04.28.2014
Just bought a 1947 Super A. Looking for plowing attachments. Any help would be appreciated. Email wmaultsby@gmail.com.
JOHN H PIERCE on 06.17.14 on 06.17.2014
I have a Super A tractor that will not idle. It runs almost wide open all the time, can anyone help? Thanks.
admin on 06.18.2014
Hi Harold, I would check the springs on the weights on the governor. It sounds like a problem in the distributer to me. Does this has an internal governor in the distributor or an external governor in the engine? Either way I think the weights are flying out too fast and allowing the engine to over rev. The tractor may have been over-revved at some point and the weights may just be stuck out, or they could be stuck from just sitting around and gotten rusty or sludge build-up.
Cole McPherson on 08.10.2014
Looking for a Farmall Auper A fast hitch, 1954 model.
Gil Hammond on 08.13.2014
I need to time a Super A Tractor engine. Can anyone tell me how to time it at the distributer?
Shane on 01.21.2015
I have a Farmall Super A, I believe it is a “53”. I can’t seem to locate an inner tube for the front tire. I have tried three inner tubes and in each case the valve stem twisted upward and broke when inflated. Also, the tire size is not original, it is a 5.90-15 in lieu of 5.0-15. Does anyone know where I can get an inner tube that will work?
Thank you,
Lonn Olson on 05.02.2015
Wanting to purchase either Farmall A, Cub or Super A.
Thanks
roy on 05.26.2015
Take the number one plug out, put your finger over the hole. Have someone turn the engine over with the crank until the compression blows by your finger. Stop, stick something in the cylinder hole, bring the piston to the top. Pull your disturb cap off and look to see were the roter button is pointing. That will be number 1 wire going clockwise. Find the firing order, should be behind or close to the disturb. Follow that order, like 1354. Hope this helps.
Thomas on 09.18.2015
yes i have a tractor model under the seat says f.a.a 4886 not sure of the year or model or year
Chip on 11.13.2015
I have a 1950 farmall serial #296649. Under the serial number on the tag there is another number 1540. Does anyone know what the 1540 stands for?
Gregg Garlisch on 01.31.2016
Looking for a Farmall Super A fast hitch assembly.
jerry on 03.24.2016
How much does a 1949 Super A Farmall weigh?
Wayne Browning on 03.31.2016
I’m looking for a seat for a Farmall 130 either the pan style or lowback rest style.
Mike on 04.03.2016
I am looking for a super a in good condition. Mower a plus. I am from Pittsburgh pa area. 7248847847. Thanks.
Michelle on 04.26.2016
Farmall Super A tractor w cultivators for sale. Serial #342035 1953. Original operators manual. It was my Grandfather’s. Needs new tires and battery. Pulled and started when moved to another barn.
Anonymous on 05.23.2016
I have a 1948 farmall super a hydraulic pump leaking oil into crankcase how do seal it
vernon on 05.23.2016
I have a 1948 farmall super a the hydraulic pump is leaking fluid into engine how do i fix the leak
Bogie on 06.26.2016
Does anyone know how to put a shank cultivator on a Super A Farmall? If so email: judelbenson379@gmail.com
Bob on 08.04.2016
Can a slasher be used with a Farmall A. 3 point linkage?
Ron FLOWERS on 10.06.2016
Hi,
I’m after information on how to fix the hydraulics of a 1947 McCormick super A TRACTOR.
Gordon Kellam on 04.18.2017
I have a farmall super a tractor with a serial # of 6530 DD. Can you tell me what year it is?
violet harrell on 05.08.2017
I have 2 Farmall super A tractors. Cant find serial #’s on either one. No metal
serial number plates found on either. Found a picture on line that points to the
seat bracket but still cant find a number. Another web site said its near the front steering arms. No luck. Called Farmall parts to order an owners manual and was told it may be stamped on housing under the battery box but that number is not in same number series as the list of serial numbers I found on line. Like the man said if you want a tractor with a serial number plate buy a tractor with a serial number plate. These tractors have been in our family since the 70’s. My husband passed away two years ago and he took all the knowledge and know how with him. I KNOW HIS IS STILL TENDING A GARDEN IN HEAVEN.
Tom Elsen on 06.07.2017
I am looking for a parts catalog for a 1949 Farmall Super A. I am restoring it and I need a lot of parts but have to start one by one. Could you tell me a phone number to call to get the catalog?
Michael clark on 07.24.2017
I have a farm all super a has not been started in about 5 years but the motor still turns over with the crank so motor is good it does have front and rear hydraulics and all in all pretty good shap. It was my dads but he is 88 and has had a bad stroke and we really need to sell it to help out on expenses. I’m asking $1500 obo
If interested please call or text 423-220-9276. Thanks
Terry on 09.17.2017
could someone tell me what year and if it is a super a here is my ser # 318488
Chris on 09.18.2017
Farmall Super A
I am looking for a front mounted blade for snow or light burn pile maintenance. I’m in Missouri and would be willing to drive pretty much anywhere in the state to pick up. Thank you! Chrismeade@centurytel.net
James Garig on 12.10.2017
I have model FAA – serial no.346154. Max RPM 1540. Any information on this tractor very thankful.
Brad franklin on 01.29.2018
I was wondering what weight of oil goes in the steering box that i just rebuilt on a 1952 super a international tractor.
James on 02.17.2018
1540 refers to RPM Chip