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Farmall A



Farmall A tractor photo
1939 - 1947
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
A
20.4hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
FactoriesChicago, Illinois, USA
 Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Total built117,552
Original price was $750 in 1947
The Farmall A and B were nearly identical tractors. The A featured an offset engine and wide front end. The offset engine was known as "Cultivision". The B had a centered engine, seat offset to the right, and narrow front end. A high-crop AV version was available.
Variants
AVVegetable crop
AIInternational industrial
Farmall A Engines
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl kerosene
Fuel tank10 gal
37.9 L
Aux. fuel1 gal
3.8 L
Engine details ...
Farmall A Transmission
4-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...
Farmall A Power
Plows1 *16-inch
Drawbar (tested)16.32 hp
12.2 kW
Belt (tested)18.34 hp
13.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical contracting band brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
Farmall A.
Farmall A photos...
Tractor hitch
TypeIH Pneumatic Lift-All
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540 (1.125)
Dimensions & Tires
Weight2400 lbs
1088 kg
Front tire4.00-15
Rear tire9-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
A Serial Number Location
Farmall A serial number location
Seat support bracket
A Serial Numbers
1939FAA501
1940FAA6744
1941FAA41500
1942FAA80739
1944FAA96390
1945FAA113218
1946FAA146700
1947FAA182964 (Chicago)
FinalFAA198298 (Chicago)
1947FAA200001 (Louisville)
FinalFAA220829 (Louisville)

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Belt Pulley
Diameter8.50 inches
21 cm
Width6 inches
15 cm
RPM1156
Speed2574 ft/min
784.56 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Battery volts6
References
A references literature
Farmall Letter Series Tractors by Lee Klancher
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