International Farmall SUPER-MD/MDV
Built: 1952–1954 · Series: FARMALL-SUPER-BAUREIHE
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International Farmall Super series – the Super A to Super M-TA generation of 1952 to 1954: four-cylinder engines with the load-shift Torque Amplifier, 14 to 35 kW, diesel and multi-fuel MD and HV variants
The Super series is the last major overhaul of International Harvester's classic Farmall letter series before the 100 to 400 numbered ranges followed from 1954. Farmall A, H and M, styled from 1939 by Raymond Loewy, were the standard row-crop tractors; the Super versions of 1952 to 1954 received stronger engines, improved brakes, and, on the M-TA and MD-TA, the Torque Amplifier for the first time – an auxiliary gear stage that could be shifted under load. HV, AV-1 and MDV-TA are High-Clearance versions with greater ground clearance for cane and vegetable growing, MD and MDV-TA also being the diesel variants; the remaining models ran on the classic IH multi-fuel engine, on kerosene, petrol or a blend of the two.
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The register lists here 7 versions with 14 to 34.6 kW, all four-cylinder, of 1,853 to 4,324 cm³, torque from 362 to 495 Nm at 1,400 to 1,650 rpm, unladen weights from 1,082 to 2,488 kg, lengths from 2,715 to 3,683 mm, widths from 1,419 to 2,134 mm and heights from 1,632 to 2,159 mm.
In the early 1950s the Super series was the most widely built row-crop tractor in North America, and the Torque Amplifier shaped a control concept that International Harvester carried forward into the 1970s; it stands at the threshold between the post-war and the modern field tractor.
On these classics, what counts is the condition of crankshaft and oil pump, the tightness of the multi-fuel system or the condition of the injection pump on the diesel models, the function of the Torque Amplifier on the TA versions, tyres and front-axle bearings; parts for this widely built series are usually readily available through vintage-tractor specialists.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: International Farmall Super-Baureihe, Farmall (Case IH, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 47 hp (34.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,450 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 475 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,080 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,324 cm³correct |
| Bore | 101.6 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 133.35 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 16.5correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,458 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,134 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,007 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,305 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 580 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,488 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5 V/1 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 6.00 x 16 (MDV: 6.00 x 20)correct |
| Rear tyres | 12 x 38 (MDV: 12.00 x 36)correct |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | semi-frame constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 5.199 (MDV: 89)correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.9 kW/t (35 kW / 2.5 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 31% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the International Farmall SUPER-MD/MDV have?
The International Farmall SUPER-MD/MDV delivers 47 hp.
How much does the International Farmall SUPER-MD/MDV weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,488 kg.
What engine does the International Farmall SUPER-MD/MDV have?
4 cylinders, 4,324 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the International Farmall SUPER-MD/MDV go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the International Farmall SUPER-MD/MDV?
3,458 mm × 2,134 mm × 2,007 mm.
When was the International Farmall SUPER-MD/MDV built?
Production years: 1952–1954.
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.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- 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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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