Head to head · Row Crop

Farmall Super A vs John Deere B

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FarmallModel A

Farmall Super A

Row Crop

power
16 hp
displacement
113 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full Super A specs
John Deere B Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere B

Row Crop

power
16.1 hp
displacement
175 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
3
Full B specs
FarmallFarmall Super A
vs
John DeereJohn Deere B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ B higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
Super A16 hp
B16.1 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Super A is in the 1st percentile; B is in the 1st · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B higher · +62 ci (+55%)
Super A113 ci
B175 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Super A is in the 1st percentile; B is in the 6th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ Super A higher · +2 (+100%)
Super A4
B2
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Super A is in the 17th percentile; B is in the 1st · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ Super A higher · +1 (+33%)
Super A4
B3
Median Row Crop Tractor16

Super A is in the 4th percentile; B is in the 1st · 1,200 models

Super A (A)B (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFarmall Super AJohn Deere BDifference
ManufacturerFarmallJohn Deere—
ModelSuper AB—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFarmall Super AJohn Deere BDifference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterJohn Deere—
ModelC113John Deere—
Power Output16hp16.1hp▲ B+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM1,400RPM975RPM▲ Super A+425 RPM · +44%
Cylinders42▲ Super A+2 · +100%
Displacement113ci175ci▲ B+62 ci · +55%
Bore3in4.5in▲ B+1.5 in · +50%
Stroke4in5.5in▲ B+1.5 in · +38%

Transmission

SpecFarmall Super AJohn Deere BDifference
TypeSliding GearUnsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFarmall Super AJohn Deere BDifference
Length107in125in▲ B+18 in · +17%
Width55.8in83.5in▲ B+27.7 in · +50%
Height81.8in83in▲ B+1.2 in · +1%
WheelbaseNot recorded90in—
Operating Weight2,400lb3,723lb▲ B+1,323 lb · +55%

Hydraulics

SpecFarmall Super AJohn Deere BDifference
System TypeIH Touch-ControlNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFarmall Super AJohn Deere BDifference
TypeTransmissionTransmissionSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecFarmall Super AJohn Deere BDifference
Hitch TypeMid-mount Touch Control rockshaftPower Lift—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFarmall Super AJohn Deere BDifference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical contracting bandDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecFarmall Super AJohn Deere BDifference
Starter TypeElectricHand-crank—

Capacities

SpecFarmall Super AJohn Deere BDifference
Coolant3.3gal6.3gal▲ B+3 gal · +91%

Operator Station

SpecFarmall Super AJohn Deere BDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 1st percentile (16 hp)B · 1st percentile (16.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 1st percentile (113 ci)B · 6th percentile (175 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 1st percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 1st percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 1st percentile (2,400 lb)B · 4th percentile (3,723 lb)
A · Super AB · BMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageFarmall Super AFull spec pageJohn Deere B