McCormick SUPER A-1/AV-1
Built: 1954 · Series: FARMALL-SUPER-BAUREIHE
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McCormick Farmall Super range A to MD-TA – International Harvester's post-war classics, four-cylinders of 1.9 to 4.3 litres, distillate, petrol and diesel versions
International Harvester sold its Farmall tractors in many export markets under the McCormick brand, named after company founder Cyrus McCormick. The Super range replaced the older letter models A, C, H and M from 1953/54, bringing improvements such as live PTO and, on the Super M-TA, the Torque Amplifier, a two-step underdrive that could be shifted under load. The designations follow the letter logic of their predecessors: A/AV, C, H/HV and M/MV mark the size class, V the narrow-track Vineyard version, and MD and MDV the diesel variant of the M.
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The register lists 8 versions with 14 to 34.6 kW from four-cylinders of 1,853 to 4,324 cm³, torque from 157 to 495 Nm, unladen weights from 1,082 to 2,488 kg, lengths from 2,715 to 3,683 mm and widths from 1,419 to 2,134 mm, at rated speeds of 1,400 to 1,650 rpm.
With models from the light Super A to the heavy Super M-TA, the Super range covered almost the entire power spectrum of agricultural tractors of its day and, alongside Ford, Allis-Chalmers and Oliver, was one of the defining ranges of post-war farming in North America and Europe. The fuel variety of distillate/kerosene, petrol and diesel reflects farm equipment's transition to diesel engines in those years.
On used Super models, the condition of the engine and carburettor or injection pump depending on fuel type counts, along with the condition of the clutch and, on the M-TA, the Torque Amplifier, the tightness of the hydraulics, the condition of the front axle and steering, and rust on mudguards and sheet metal. Parts are well available through the international collector market for IH and McCormick Farmall classics.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: McCormick Farmall Super-Baureihe, International Harvester (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Destillat/Benzincorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 21 hp (15.4 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,450 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,011 cm³correct |
| Bore | 79.38 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 101.6 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,715 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,419 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,632 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,807 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 556 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,082 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4 V/1 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 5.00 x 15correct |
| Rear tyres | 9 x 24correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | offset designcorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 1.672 (AV: 228)correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.2 kW/t (15 kW / 1.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 8% 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 McCormick SUPER A-1/AV-1 have?
The McCormick SUPER A-1/AV-1 delivers 21 hp.
How much does the McCormick SUPER A-1/AV-1 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,082 kg.
What engine does the McCormick SUPER A-1/AV-1 have?
4 cylinders, 2,011 cm³ displacement, Destillat/Benzin.
How fast does the McCormick SUPER A-1/AV-1 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the McCormick SUPER A-1/AV-1?
2,715 mm × 1,419 mm × 1,632 mm.
When was the McCormick SUPER A-1/AV-1 built?
Production years: 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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