M Farmalls

[Ed Owens]

Can anyone tell me exactly what the differences are between aa M Farmall and a Super M

 

[colekicker]

248 vs 264 engine, band brakes vs disc brakes, M has slower gears, nose cone for M says Farmall and SM says IH, live hydraulics on the SM

 

[roger roland]

not all SM's had live hydr just most,
also you can get a plain M with the same options as a super as i have one.that was bought brand new only thing is tag says M not SM & frt nose like he said farmall not ih

 

[John A.]

Ed, Here goes from the begining on up.
Start with a basic M, w/ 248 engine & band brakes & monroe shock seat.
Them add,
264 engine & disc brakes......Stage I SM
to above SM add,
Live Hydrolics (distributer driven)& SC seat assembly w/ batt under seat......Stage II SM
Then add
TA...............................Stage III SM
Then refine the above Stage III platform even farther and you have the pinacale of the Super M Series,,,,, the Stage IV SM....AKA....The 400!!!!
Hope this helps.
Later,
John A.,

footnote pp103 Guy Fays Letter Series book

 

[rrlund]

HMMM,my wifes sister was married to a Roger Roland,from Virginia. I assume you're not the same one?

 

[roger roland]

not hardly i'm in Nebr. here