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Farmall Super BMD
International Super BMD - sn 3063 - ASV 183 at Bernard Saunders WD 08 - IMG 4177
Model history
Model introduced 1953
Model discontinued 1959
Model status Discontinued
No. produced 1998[1]
Preceded by Farmall BMD
Superseded by Farmall B450
Engine Specification
Engine make International Harvester
Engine model IH BD 264
Fuel type Diesel
Power hp ? hp bhp, ? hp (drawbar), ? hp (belt)
Governed rpm {{{governedrpm}}}
Displacement cu in /(litre) 264 cu in (4.3 litre)
No. of Cylinders 4
Bore in (mm) 4 inches (102 mm)
Stroke in (mm) 5.25 inches (113 mm)
Cooling system Water
Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged NA
Transmission Details
Transmission type Manual
Clutch 12 in Dry-plate
Gearbox make IH
Forward 5
Reverse 1
Drive 2-WD
General Data
Linkage Category Cat I
Tractor Dimensions
Length (inches/metres) ? inches
Width (inches/meters) variable inches
Height (inches/meters) ? inches
Weight (nominal) lb/kg ? lb
Wheelbase ? inches
Cab Details
Cab Make None
Other info
Factories Doncaster, Yorkshire, England
Plow rating Unknown
Approximate Cost new in (year) £ ? 1953 (launch)
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The Farmall Super BMD was built by IH GB from 1954 to 1958 at the Doncaster, England plant and sold nearly 8000 in 7 years. The identical petrol version was the Farmall Super BM (under 2000 were built).

Model History[]

For Company history see
Main article: International Harvester

The tractor was based on the American Farmall M model, with a diesel engine designed for the UK market and a development of the earlier Farmall BMD.

Timeline[]

  • Introduced 1954
  • Discontinued in 1959

Factory locations[]

  • Built at the IHGB Doncaster factory, as the successor to the UK built Farmall BMD model with a British built engine.

Specification[]

See Infobox for basic details

Variations and Options[]

Serial Numbers Information[]

The Serial number plate is mounted on the Bellhousing on the near side (Injector pump side)

Serial Numbers and Year of Manufacture data[2]
Year Serial run Number Built Notes (Total built 7804).
1953 - 848
1954 - 1914 First built
1955 - 2076
1956 - 723
1957 - 1184
1958 - 761
1959 - 298 Last built sn No.?

Preservation[]

A few examples have been restored to a very high standard and others are retained in as found condition.

(Do you know of any examples to list) ?
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Gallery[]

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See also[]

Collection related info
  • Shows and Meets - events featuring tractors and other machinery
  • Clubs Listing - List of clubs including various tractor marques
  • Collections - list of private collections with tractors (add yours)
  • Museums - includes museums featuring tractors (please add missing ones)

References / Sources[]

  1. The Roar of Dust and Diesel - by Mike Teanby, p57
  2. The Roar of Dust and Diesel - by Mike Teanby page 57

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