Farmall A

1939 – 1947Farm tractor

The Farmall A is a farm tractor produced from 1939 to 1947. The available specifications cover 2 engine configurations and 1 transmission option; equipment could vary by production year and market.

ManufacturerFarmall

CategoryFarm tractor

Engine options2

Transmissions1

Specification section

Specifications at a glance

Drawbar (claimed): 17.35 hp 12.9 kW
Belt (claimed): 19.06 hp 14.2 kW
Drawbar (tested): 16.32 hp 12.2 kW
Belt (tested): 18.34 hp 13.7 kW
Engine options: 2 options
Transmission options: 1 options
Drive: 2WD
PTO: 540 rpm
Operating weight: 1,089 kg
Production years: 1939–1947

Typical uses

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Row-crop field work
Its row-crop configuration is intended for cultivation and work between planted rows.
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PTO-driven equipment
The rear PTO supports compatible powered implements and farm equipment.
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Classic tractor ownership

Series lineup

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Current modelA1939–1947

Larger modelSuper A1947–1954

Production and identification

Production

Production years: 1939–1947
Original price: $750 in 1947≈ $11,200 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.

Serial number plate

Serial number plate on the seat support bracket. On very early model A tractors the serial number plate is on the cross-frame below the pedals.

Serial number table

Year	Starting serial number
1939	FAA501
1940	FAA6744
1941	FAA41500
1942	FAA80739
1944	FAA96390
1945	FAA113218
1946	FAA146700
1947	FAA182964 (Chicago)
1947	FAA200001 (Louisville)