Farmall A

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Farmall A is a classic 2WD row-crop tractor that was produced by International Harvester from 1939 to 1947. Designed with a manual steering and an open operator station, it provides a simple yet dependable operating experience. Power comes from an International Harvester C113 four-cylinder gasoline engine, which also can run on kerosene. With an air-cooling system, a displacement of 113.1 cubic inches, and a 6.0:1 compression ratio, this engine was designed for the farming demands of the time. The Farmall A handles gears with a sliding transmission, offering 4 forward and 1 reverse speed. All these attributes made the Farmall A suited for a variety of tasks around the farm, including plowing and planting.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 2400

Fuel Type: Gasoline/Kerosene

Farmall A vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

Below Average

Greater than 15% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: International Harvester
Model: C113
Cooling Type: Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Gasoline/Kerosene
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 113.1
Bore (in): 3
Stroke (in): 4
Rated RPM: 1400
Power Output (hp): -

Transmission

Type: Sliding gear
Forward Gears: 4
Reverse Gears: 1
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 106.3
Width (in): 76.8
Height (in): 63
Operating Weight (lb): 2400

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Transmission
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): 13
Front Tire Diameter (in): 15
Front Tire Width (in): 4
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: 1947
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station
Starter Type: Electric / Manual
Brake Type: Mechanical contracting band
Hydraulic System Type: -