This is my 1953 International McCormick Farmall Super A. No, it isn’t shiny and new, although some parts have been repainted. Why, because at 69 years old it’s still doing work.
This tractor came to my family in either 1973 or 1974. We moved from closer to town, out into the country, and my Dad purchased it to use on our small farm. Where you say, Gwinnett County Georgia. Those who know it, know it’s now basically Atlanta, the city has reached out. Meanwhile, I still live in the vicinity, so my tractor mostly works at some leased hunting land. Bush hogging, food plots, and the like.
Way back when we got the Super A, my Dad and I rebuilt the engine, I still remember going to the local tractor dealer and getting the parts. He went with the oversized pistons and sleeves for more power. The head was rebuilt by Bailey’s Machine Shop, a local business like the tractor dealer that no longer exists. He must have done it right, it has served well over the past 40+ years with no major issues and still has good power.
I plan to pass it along to my son and grandsons someday. What a great old tractor. The picture is me and my family at The Bostwick Georgia Cotton Gin Festival, a great tractor event.
Keith Ledford
Grayson, Georgia
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