Re: What is a Super M-TA?

Posted by 54SMTA on August 12, 2002 at 16:29:13 from (172.142.86.93):

In Reply to: What is a Super M-TA? posted by Tom on August 12, 2002 at 11:25:06:

Ah, a wonderful question. I own a super M-TA myself. A super M-TA is different from M's and Super M's in several ways.

1. The most obvious is the TA (torque amplifier). The TA is a set of clutches placed in front of the transmission that when egaged cuts the current gear ration by about 40% (a rough number), thus giving you more torque to the rear wheels. This was designed to get you through tough spots while plowing or working ground without having to clutch and shift gears. These clutches are engaged by pulling a lever back located to the left of the driver. This does not require clutching, nor does returning the lever to the direct drive position (to disengage the clutches). A key thing to remember is that when the TA is engaged, there is no hold back in the transmission. In other words, always go downhill with it front or you will go for a ride!

2. Super M-TA's have a live PTO, different from the M or Super M, making them a very useful tractor. This means when you push the clutch in, the PTO does not stop spinning. This is what makes this tractor valuable to farmer's today.

3. Live hydraulics...same as super M, but not the straight M.

4. Larger bore (4") than the straight M, same as super M.

5. Some late M-TA's came with a fast hitch...some of the first IH tractors to have it.

M-TA's were only built 1 year (1954) and then the 400 replaced it. An M-TA and 400 are nearly identical tractors, except for the obvious cosmetic differences as well as shifter shape and throttle position. The are worth a good bit of money...I don't see many for under 3000 anymore. If the one you are looking at is cheaper, I would buy it!

Good luck with the M-TA. Any questions, email me.

54SMTA (Neil)

Follow Ups:

• Re: Re: What is a Super M-TA? Nigel 19:32:34 08/12/02 (2)
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