Production years
1954
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Farmall Super M-TA Tractor
The Farmall Super M-TA is a 1954 row-crop tractor distinguished by its Torque Amplifier transmission and independent 540-rpm PTO. It uses a 264-cubic-inch four-cylinder petrol or LP-gas engine and is a landmark model for collectors and traditional farm use.
Engine
International Harvester C264, 4.3 L four-cylinder
Power
No PTO or drawbar rating is listed by TractorData for the Super M-TA
Weight, approximate
2,470-2,540 kg
Farmall Super M-TA specifications
| Production years | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Engine | International Harvester C264, 4.3 L four-cylinder |
| Fuel type | Petrol or LP gas |
| Power | No PTO or drawbar rating is listed by TractorData for the Super M-TA |
| Transmission | 10 forward and 2 reverse, two-speed power shift with Torque Amplifier |
| PTO | Independent 540 rpm PTO |
| Weight, approximate | 2,470-2,540 kg |
| Hitch | IH Fast Hitch, dealer-installed optional equipment |
What the Super M-TA is used for
The Super M-TA fits antique farming, parades, shows, and moderate work with correctly matched vintage implements. Its independent PTO and Torque Amplifier add useful operating flexibility compared with earlier Farmall M-family tractors.
It is an open-station, two-wheel-drive machine with manual steering, so it is best used where its period design and operating characteristics are appropriate. A wide-front version has a longer wheelbase than the tricycle version.
Why the Farmall Super M-TA stands out
The Super M-TA introduced the Torque Amplifier to this Farmall class, yielding 10 forward speeds and two reverse speeds through a two-speed power-shift arrangement. It also has an independent 540-rpm PTO, IH Lift-All hydraulics, and an optional dealer-installed Fast Hitch.
Buying a used Farmall Super M-TA
Inspect the Torque Amplifier closely under load and confirm that the independent PTO engages and disengages correctly. Check for a sound C264 petrol or LP-gas engine, verify the serial plate on the left side of the clutch housing, and determine whether the Fast Hitch is present because it was dealer-installed optional equipment.
Farmall Super M-TA frequently asked questions
What year was the Farmall Super M-TA built?
The Farmall Super M-TA was built in 1954.
What does TA mean on a Super M-TA?
TA means Torque Amplifier, a two-speed power-shift arrangement that provides 10 forward and two reverse speeds.
Did the Super M-TA have an independent PTO?
Yes. It has an independent 540-rpm rear PTO.
Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and serial number, so confirm against TractorData.com and the machine's records. Used tractor values vary by condition and region. Page updated 4 Nov 2026.