How rare is a Super W6?

Dieselwrencher · May 30, 2014

Hello everyone, I am curious as to how rare a Super W6 is? I found one I thought about buying to restore when the kids get older. Any info or input on these is appreceiated. Thanks Ryan.

redforlife · May 30, 2014

According to the serial number chart to the left, about 2400 for 52, 6000 for 53, hard to say for 54 because it doesn't list an ending serial number. This would include Super W-6 TA, and Super WD-6.

Dieselwrencher · May 30, 2014

Thanks. So really not common at all. Now, can you give me any tips in what to look for to see if it is a real Super W6 or not? Thanks Ryan.

rustred · May 30, 2014

they are as common as can be.
look at the serial # and it will have an S in front of the #'s. they will only have a four digit # till you get into the last year which is 1954, then the T A models start at # 10,000 to 13,005.

Anonymous-0 · May 31, 2014

Generally not rare, more a localized tractor. There are plenty if you are in an area that used them. In my area, not to many, but they are around.

IH fan · May 31, 2014

(quoted from post at 22:58:26 05/30/14) they are as common as can be.
look at the serial # and it will have an S in front of the #'s. they will only have a four digit # till you get into the last year which is 1954, then the T A models start at # 10,000 to 13,005.

I have lived in wheat country for over 50 years and even here the -6 were not all that common. Lots of -9s, but not many -6s. Most IH owners used W-9s for wheat crops and Ms for row crops like milo instead of W-6s. And since the Super series only lasted a very few years, I would consider them fairly rare.

Red Mercury · May 31, 2014

The W-series tractors, including the Super w-6's were fairly common here in Canada. Yes, numbers-wise they are somewhat rare but at the same time not difficult to find. They are certainly rare in some areas, but that definitely doesn't translate to mean "valuable". Farmall Super M's are more plentiful and more popular today.

A rare tractor in Canada is a Super W6TA Diesel. There are not many left to be found here. Some guys still have them but will usually not sell them from their collection--too hard to find and very pricey if they do sell them. They are no longer found sitting in farmyard equipment line ups waiting for their next owner.

Just my opinion however.

Redturbo · May 31, 2014

Here is a 1952 SW6, cast tub, it has H/M style front wheels.

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This is a 1953 SW6, same style frame rails as H/M, 5 spoke front rims.

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Dieselwrencher · May 31, 2014

(quoted from post at 17:29:19 05/31/14) Here is a 1952 SW6, cast tub, it has H/M style front wheels.

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This is a 1953 SW6, same style frame rails as H/M, 5 spoke front rims.

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The one I've located is like the first one you pictured with cast rails. I figure this tractor will be better for me to get than a super m as they are plentiful around here. Seeing how not many were produced is another reason to me. I like different and at my price level I can't be buying expensive super rare tractors to sit and wait to be restored. :lol:

Redturbo · Jun 1, 2014

My GF got the 1953 in 1955 from his brother, it still runs pretty good for 61 year old tractor. Major problem with "W" series is getting parts. As they were not massed produced like the "M". The power train crosses over, but finding steering parts is difficult. Hence the parts tractor in the other picture.

Since you have the cast tub frame, it could be either a 52 or 53. Post serial number once you get the tractor.

Growing up with that tractor as a kid to adult made an IH fan.

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