Head to head · Row Crop
Farmall M vs Farmall Super MD
FarmallModel B
Farmall Super MD
Row Crop
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 264 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
FarmallFarmall M
vs
FarmallFarmall Super MD
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ Super MD higher · +5.9 hp (+16%)M36.1 hp
Super MD42 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
M is in the 3rd percentile; Super MD is in the 4th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Super MD higher · +16 ci (+6%)M248 ci
Super MD264 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
M is in the 16th percentile; Super MD is in the 19th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedM4
Super MD4
Median Row Crop Tractor6
M is in the 17th percentile; Super MD is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedM5
Super MD5
Median Row Crop Tractor16
M is in the 7th percentile; Super MD is in the 7th · 1,200 models
M (A)Super MD (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall M | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | Farmall | Same |
| Model | M | Super MD | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall M | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | C248 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 36.1hp | 42hp | ▲ Super MD+5.9 hp · +16% |
| Rated RPM | 1,450RPM | 1,450RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 248ci | 264ci | ▲ Super MD+16 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4in | ▲ Super MD+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 5.2in | ▲ M+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall M | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding Gear | Gear type with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall M | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 133in | 141in | ▲ Super MD+8 in · +6% |
| Width | 83.9in | 84.5in | ▲ Super MD+0.6 in · <1% |
| Height | 78in | 79in | ▲ Super MD+1 in · +1% |
| Operating Weight | 6,770lb | 5,725lb | ▲ M+1,045 lb · +18% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall M | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | IH Lift-All | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall M | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall M | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | IH Fast Hitch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall M | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x2 | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical contracting band | Differential mechanical dry disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall M | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall M | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | 7gal | ▲ Super MD+1 gal · +17% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall M | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 3rd percentile (36.1 hp)B · 4th percentile (42 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 16th percentile (248 ci)B · 19th percentile (264 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 7th percentile (5)B · 7th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 15th percentile (6,770 lb)B · 11th percentile (5,725 lb)
A · MB · Super MDMedian Row Crop Tractor