Vehicle Description
1953 Farmall Super A Tractor
Farmall was a model name and later a brand name for tractors
manufactured by International Harvester, an American truck,
tractor, and construction equipment company. The Farmall name was
usually presented as McCormick-Deering Farmall and later McCormick
Farmall in the evolving brand architecture of IH. Farmall was a
prominent brand in the 20th-century trend toward the mechanization
of agriculture in the US. Its general-purpose machines' origins
were in row-crop tractors, a category that they helped establish
and in which they long held a large market share. During the
decades of Farmall production, (1920s to 1980s), most Farmalls were
built for row-crop work, but many orchards, fairways, and other
variants were also built. Most Farmalls were all-purpose tractors
that were affordable for small to medium-sized family farms and
could do enough of the tasks needed on the farm that the need for
hired hands was reduced and for working horses or mules
eliminated.
For consignment, a barn find condition, end of the model run in the
form of a 1953 Farmall Super H. This unit is holding its original
119ci 4 cylinder, 4 speed manual transmission and is just begging
to be brought back to life. Our trained eyes tell us this example
is complete with the exception of the 6 volt battery so reviving it
to have plenty of power to plow or turning it into a museum quality
piece should be a fairly straightforward task
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
Bathed in traditional Farmall red that has faded and developed
surface rust, scratches and scrapes on nearly every panel, this
tractor is prime for restoring. Farmall lettering in white is
present but has faded and become rife with rust staining. Meanwhile
the cowl-less engine bay reveals the engine and gives the owner the
ability to do some wrenching. A front spread wheel setup gives much
better stability than a row crop tractor. Regardless, caution must
be taken as not to crush any precious plants or errant farmhands.
Red painted patina riddled wheels are wrapped in 5.00-16 tractor
front tires, and with the lack of front suspension slow speeds are
encouraged. As we move back, the farmers seat area has all the
controls within arms reach including a centrally mounted steering
wheel, simple ampere gauge, and a few knobs and pulls. To the left
is the shifter and to the left and right of the seat are various
levers for controls, meanwhile brake control pedals are on the
right but down low. Large curved fenders protect the driver from
the rear Vee treaded 9.00-24 tires along with more large red
painted patina riddled wheels. A single industrial spot light is
noted on the rear, along with the PTO and hitch assembly. All of
the pedals and controls move freely, and steering can turn the
wheels with the best of them.
Drivetrain
A liquid cooled 4 stroke gasoline engine sits under the cowl and
shows in 119ci format making 19hp. The transmission is the original
4-speed manual. Everything is present and accounted for, even down
to the 6 volt electric starter.
A ready to be restored to a museum quality piece, yard art, or some
great promotional fodder here. Real farming history from the middle
of the era when the competition was fierce, and loyalty among
farmers was even greater.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
