Super A for working

Bill Tilghman · Feb 3, 2013

I'm planting blueberries. 1/4 acre this year. More next year. I can cultivate with a rototiller this year, but as my acreage grows, I will need something like an A (offset tractor) to cultivate. I'm definitely leaning towards a Super A. I see two for sale in my area for 2500. They will need more work but run ok. What do I need to look out for, and is it practical for an oldie like that to use every day.

El Toro · Feb 3, 2013

Check for water in the oil pan, operate the hydraulics to make sure they work with no leaks.
Also inspect the tires for wear. New tires aren't cheap. Run the engine until they're hot and take a look at the exhaust for blue smoke. If smoke is present you may be looking at an engine rebuild. Hal

Machine249 · Feb 3, 2013

Make sure it has the implements with it, it's getting harder to find complete sets of cultivators.

mrf-engines · Feb 3, 2013

I use mine all the time (I have an A and a Super A) from tasks of plowing snow to cultivating to just pulling a trailer and find it very practical for what I need. And they are pretty easy to work on, and parts are still available.

rustcollector · Feb 3, 2013

I would also look for a crack or repairs in the block behind and about the top of the carburetor (freeze crack). Also check the radiator for soundness and any bubbles with the engine running. A well maintained Super A can have a lot of utility in small acreage operations.

William Eccles - Jardine · Feb 3, 2013

Once again I will send in Best of the day to you as you choose your ""new equipment"" When it comes to cultivators I am holding a set for a BN the only difference is the front mounting and rear spacing. The offset arms that hold the sweeps will all be interchangeable. If you find some of the parts ( attachable I am talking about) and need parts write me.
Once aging may you have wonderful success with you choice. It will be the best investment [[Even if some work needs to be done to make it more than serviceable// bearings of seals //''' simple stiff'']] you will ever make for the long run many of the old ones work much easier and better than the new ""fangled"" ones.

ken house · Feb 3, 2013

good tractor. loose steering is a problem. many times 1/2 round with steering wheel to turn another way. it is a two day job to rebuild. other wise you can probably see most everything.

take someone with you that knows the farmalls.

William Eccles - Jardine · Feb 4, 2013

Dear Bill something else crossed my mind after I signed off Look for a 100 series. It is the up date of the supper A there may be more of them out there. DEPENDING of the area your are from { I am from South West Ontario} I Know of one only 30 miles from me with what I take to be in good to Excelant condition with some equipment and good physical shape priced in the 2000 s I thin.
Wm.

mkirsch · Feb 4, 2013

Super A, 100, 130, and 140 are all basically the same tractor, with improvements as time went on.

Super A is most common and most affordable.

100's and 130's are far and few between, as they were each only made for 2 years. IH did not use good sheet metal in those years either so they are usually pretty beat-up looking.

There really isn't enough difference between a Super A, 100, 130, and 140 to justify buying a 100, 130 or 140. IMHO. A Super A will do all the same jobs just as well, for a lot less money.

PretendFarmer · Feb 4, 2013

(quoted from post at 14:23:44 02/04/13) Super A, 100, 130, and 140 are all basically the same tractor, with improvements as time went on.

Super A is most common and most affordable.

100's and 130's are far and few between, as they were each only made for 2 years. IH did not use good sheet metal in those years either so they are usually pretty beat-up looking.

There really isn't enough difference between a Super A, 100, 130, and 140 to justify buying a 100, 130 or 140. IMHO. A Super A will do all the same jobs just as well, for a lot less money.

I would say your correct. I have a 140, simply because it wasnt a bad price. It didnt come with a fast hitch so its as useful as a super A.

Cue P. · Feb 4, 2013

i never heard of needing to cultivate blueberries ? mulching with wood chips is the norm around my parts.

RTR · Feb 4, 2013

(quoted from post at 22:05:02 02/03/13) I'm planting blueberries. 1/4 acre this year. More next year. I can cultivate with a rototiller this year, but as my acreage grows, I will need something like an A (offset tractor) to cultivate. I'm definitely leaning towards a Super A. I see two for sale in my area for 2500. They will need more work but run ok. What do I need to look out for, and is it practical for an oldie like that to use every day.

Where are you located Bill?

Anonymous-0 · Feb 4, 2013

Lower/Slower Delaware

RTR · Feb 4, 2013

Ok. I was going to say that I have a Super A, 100, and 140 that you could come look at so you could see and expierence the differences. I am in central Alabama. Most of these type tractors will be found in the southeast as they were popular for cultivating. All 3 of mine are for sale, so If you decide to come down and look just let me know. [email protected]

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