Brand siblingFarmall Super H
The Farmall Super H is a row crop tractor made from 1953 to 1954. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with a manual steering system. The Super H has a 5-speed transmission with one reverse gear, making it good for different farm tasks. This tractor has a 4-cylinder gasoline engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and has 164 cubic inches of displacement, which is below average for tractors. It produces 40.81 horsepower at 1650 rpm, which is also on the lower end. The Super H weighs 3,875 pounds and has a Category 3 rear hitch for attaching farm tools. It also has a 540 rpm PTO for powering equipment. The Farmall Super H is 133 inches long, 75.5 inches wide, and 85 inches tall. It has an open operator station and runs on agricultural tires. The tractor starts with an electric starter and has mechanical disc brakes. It's designed for row crop work and can handle various farm jobs, though it may not be as powerful as some other tractors of its time.

Quick specs
- Category
- Row Crop
- Engine Power Output
- 41hp
- Operating Weight
- 3,875 lb
- Transmission
- Sliding gear
At a glance
How the Super H compares
vs. Row Crop medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
Across all Row Crop tractors
This model
The Super H ranks at the 4th percentile for engine power among recorded row crop tractors.
Overview
About the Farmall Super H
The Farmall Super H is a row crop tractor made from 1953 to 1954. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with a manual steering system. The Super H has a 5-speed transmission with one reverse gear, making it good for different farm tasks. This tractor has a 4-cylinder gasoline engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and has 164 cubic inches of displacement, which is below average for tractors. It produces 40.81 horsepower at 1650 rpm, which is also on the lower end. The Super H weighs 3,875 pounds and has a Category 3 rear hitch for attaching farm tools. It also has a 540 rpm PTO for powering equipment. The Farmall Super H is 133 inches long, 75.5 inches wide, and 85 inches tall. It has an open operator station and runs on agricultural tires. The tractor starts with an electric starter and has mechanical disc brakes. It's designed for row crop work and can handle various farm jobs, though it may not be as powerful as some other tractors of its time.
Full specifications
Every recorded spec
General
| Manufacturer | Farmall |
|---|---|
| Model | Super H |
| Category | Row Crop tractor |
| Type | 4x2 2WD |
| Years built | 1953–1954 |
| Operating weight | 3,875lb |
Engine
| Make | International Harvester |
|---|---|
| Model | C164 |
| Power | 40.81hp |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 164ci |
| Bore | 3.5in |
| Stroke | 4.25in |
Transmission
| Type | Sliding gear |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 5 |
| Reverse gears | 1 |
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 2WD |
| Steering | Manual |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc |
| Cab | Open operator station |
Power take-off
| PTO speed | 540rpm |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 133in |
|---|---|
| Width | 75.5in |
| Height | 85in |
| Operating weight | 3,875lb |
Capacities
| Cooling system | 4.13gal |
|---|
Head to head
Super H vs. Row Crop median
How the Farmall Super H compares to other Row Crop tractors
| Spec | This model | Row Crop median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 40.8 hp | 138 hp | -70% | 4th |
| Engine Displacement | 164 ci | 391 ci | -58% | 5th |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | -33% | 17th |
| Forward Gears | 5 | 16 | -69% | 7th |
| Operating Weight | 3,875 lb | 12,307 lb | -69% | 5th |
| Length | 133 in | 180 in | -26% | 8th |
| Width | 75.5 in | 91.2 in | -17% | 11th |
| Height | 85 in | 114 in | -25% | 15th |
Medians and percentiles are computed from the row crop tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 806–1,417 models).
Compare to tractors with similar specs
Commonly compared Farmall tractors
| Tractor | Engine Power | Operating Weight | Years | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmall Super MD | 42 hp | 5,725 lb | 1952–1954 | Compare → |
| Farmall Super M | 44.3 hp | 5,603 lb | 1952–1954 | Compare → |
| Farmall Super M-TA | 44.3 hp | 5,600 lb | 1954+ | Compare → |
| Farmall M | 36.07 hp | 6,770 lb | 1939–1954 | Compare → |
| Farmall F-267 | 35 hp | 4,134 lb | 1936+ | Compare → |
Commonly compared tractors with similar horsepower from other brands
| Tractor | Engine Power | Operating Weight | Years | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allis Chalmers ED40 | 41 hp | 3,527 lb | — | Compare → |
| AGCO ST40 | 40.1 hp | 3,323 lb | — | Compare → |
| AGCO ST41A | 40.1 hp | 3,000 lb | — | Compare → |
| Advance-Rumely OilPull K 12/20 | 40 hp | 6,430 lb | — | Compare → |
| Allis Chalmers 160 | 40 hp | 4,674 lb | 1970–1975 | Compare → |
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FAQ
Common questions
What years was the Farmall Super H manufactured?
Production of the Farmall Super H ran from 1953 through 1954.
How powerful is the Farmall Super H?
The Farmall Super H has an engine power output of 40.81 hp. It is powered by a 4-cylinder engine displacing 164 ci.
What is the working weight of the Farmall Super H?
The operating weight of the Farmall Super H is approximately 3,875 lb.
What type of transmission does the Farmall Super H have?
The Farmall Super H uses a Sliding gear transmission offering 5 forward gears.
What three-point hitch category does the Farmall Super H use?
The Farmall Super H has a Category Category 3 three-point hitch.
What routine service does the Farmall Super H need?
Regular maintenance for the Farmall Super H includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.



