Farmall Super BMD
Built: 1953-1959 · Series: Other models
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Built in 1953-1959, the Farmall Super BMD is a tractor from Farmall. The engine is a four-cylinder unit.
Gearbox: manual; drive type: 2-WD.
It runs on diesel; the engine is water-cooled. The predecessor was the Farmall BMD, the successor the Farmall B450. 1,998 units were produced in all.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | International Harvestercorrect |
|---|---|
| Engine model | IH BD 264correct |
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Power | ? hp bhp, ? hp (drawbar), ? hp (belt) hpcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 264 cu in (4.3 litre)correct |
| Bore | 4 inches (102 mm)correct |
| Stroke | 5.25 inches (113 mm)correct |
| Naturally aspirated | naturally aspiratedcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | ? inchescorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | variable inchescorrect |
| Height | ? inchescorrect |
| Wheelbase | ? inchescorrect |
| Unladen weight | ? lbcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | manual gearboxcorrect |
| Gearbox make | IHcorrect |
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Clutch | 12 in Dry-platecorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.4 gal (uk)correct |
|---|---|
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
Origin and approval
| Plant | Doncaster, Yorkshire, Englandcorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 1,998correct |
| Predecessor | Farmall BMDcorrect |
| Successor | Farmall B450correct |
| List price when new | £ ? 1953 (launch)correct |
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the Farmall Super BMD have?
4 cylinders, Diesel.
When was the Farmall Super BMD built?
Production years: 1953-1959.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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