FarmallModel A
Farmall Super MD
Row Crop
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 264 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Row Crop
Farmall Super MD vs John Deere 505
John DeereModel B
John Deere 505
Row Crop
- power
- 43.1 hp
- displacement
- 138 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
FarmallFarmall Super MD
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 505
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 505 higher · +1.1 hp (+3%)Super MD42 hp
50543.1 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Super MD is in the 4th percentile; 505 is in the 4th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Super MD higher · +126 ci (+91%)Super MD264 ci
505138 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Super MD is in the 19th percentile; 505 is in the 3rd · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedSuper MD4
5054
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Super MD is in the 17th percentile; 505 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Super MD (A)505 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall Super MD | John Deere 505 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | John Deere | — |
| Model | Super MD | 505 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall Super MD | John Deere 505 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | John Deere | — |
| Model | Not recorded | Standard OE 138 | — |
| Power Output | 42hp | 43.1hp | ▲ 505+1.1 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 1,450RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 505+550 RPM · +38% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 264ci | 138ci | ▲ Super MD+126 ci · +91% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.3in | ▲ Super MD+0.7 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 5.2in | 4in | ▲ Super MD+1.2 in · +30% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall Super MD | John Deere 505 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall Super MD | John Deere 505 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 141in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 84.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 79in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,725lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall Super MD | John Deere 505 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | IH Lift-All | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall Super MD | John Deere 505 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall Super MD | John Deere 505 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | IH Fast Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall Super MD | John Deere 505 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical dry disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall Super MD | John Deere 505 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall Super MD | John Deere 505 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7gal | 2.7gal | ▲ Super MD+4.4 gal · +169% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall Super MD | John Deere 505 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 4th percentile (42 hp)B · 4th percentile (43.1 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 19th percentile (264 ci)B · 3rd percentile (138 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)
A · Super MDB · 505Median Row Crop Tractor