First Big Test......Super A

[scott_vt]

Mornin Guys,
Ive been chompin at the bit to put the Super A to its first real test with a good load on her and I got the chance this weekend. One of my neighbors had some trees come down and offered me the wood so I hooked up my trailer along with my chiansaw and splitting maul and headed over there.

I really wanted to test that govenor out to make sure it was workin right. I loaded that trailer up with nice wet red oak and birch until the tires were startin to get flat Also it was a bit wet back on there property but I needed a good test.

Well, I can happily say that the old girl didnt miss a beat haulin that load up a good sized hill, wont be sellin any time soon

For the more astute observers, you will notice that I halved and quartered some of my rounds before puttin it on the trailer, the old 55 yr old back aint what it used to be

 

[Nat]

Don't ya just love it when something works out as it should? Looks great, still wish I was a thorough as you are on finishing one as you are, Later, Nat

 

[Thomas]

Morning Scott.
When I pop open picture the first word was WOW!!...sharp,sharp looking indeed...show room condition...more pics please.

 

[mjarrels]

Dang Scott... you are getting the tires dirty.

mark

 

[RobertN]

Awesome!

I will caution you though. That tractor does not weigh enough to stop a heavy trailer; be careful on down slopes...

I tie a light rope/line to the breakaway cable on my trailer. I hook it up beside me, so if the trailer starts to push me I can grab that and stop in a hurry... I had a heavy trailer push me going downhill, the Farmall-A just skidded; it didn't weigh enough. I controlled it, but barely.

Even with wheel weights, it is still a lite tractor.

 

[scott_vt]

Awesome!

I will caution you though. That tractor does not weigh enough to stop a heavy trailer; be careful on down slopes...

I tie a light rope/line to the breakaway cable on my trailer. I hook it up beside me, so if the trailer starts to push me I can grab that and stop in a hurry... I had a heavy trailer push me going downhill, the Farmall-A just skidded; it didn't weigh enough. I controlled it, but barely.

Even with wheel weights, it is still a lite tractor.

Hey Robert,
Your right on the weight. I was on a paved road going down the hill and I took it slow, but that is very good advice. I had an uncomfortable experience years ago on my 42 A and I was on a dirt drive and my brakes wernt that good so I know exactly what your talkin about. Its got way more pullin power than stoppin power !

 

[escavader]

GOOD EVENING SCOTT
I wasnt sure what a super a was til i saw your pic.SWEET!! A place near by me has one with a sickle bar mower,that ive been drooling over.I have been thinking about stopping and seeing if they will sell,i think im in love with it.Dont bust your back,take a drive up here and borrow my splitter.You can leave your tractor for me to enjoy.Actually if you were closer ,id let you use it in a heartbeat.Thanks for the pic
ALAN

 

[3RRL]

Oh Scotty,
That is soooo cool! She looks great.
Makes all those hours working on it worthwhile, doesn't it?
I can't believe you are actually working it though...too beautiful!
Great photo.

 

[Birdhunter1]

My uncle has 10+ old Farmall tractors ranging from an A model up to the M series (a list from memory includes: A, Super A, B(used for mowing, not restored), Super C, Farmall 130, H. M, MTA, MD, Super M, F-20, W-6 (?)). And I think that is a good list as of 3 months ago.

A few years ago he and a bunch of other guys who had Farmall or John Deere antiques met up in a 100 acre field and plowed with their machines. Talk about cool!

 

[roxynoodle]

I looked at an H tonight that I think I'm going to buy. I might be contacting you for restoration tips, your tractor is beautiful! I'd be afraid to get it dirty!