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Farmall 400

The Farmall 400 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 264 ci 4.3 L engine. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 6,300 lbs 2857 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
21.5 gal 81.4 L
Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
6,300 lbs 2857 kg

Overview

Farmall 400 tractor photo
1954 - 1956 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built
40,957
Original price
$3,500 (1954)
Variants
400
row-crop
W-400
standard
400 Hi-Clear
high-crop
Farmall 400 Transmission
10-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...
Farmall 400 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
45 hp (gas) 33.6 kW
43.9 hp (diesel) 32.7 kW
Belt (claimed)
51 hp (gas) 38.0 kW
48.3 hp (diesel) 36.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)
48.12 hp 35.9 kW
Belt (tested)
52.36 hp 39.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
power optional
Manual disc brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel
21.5 gal 81.4 L
Aux. fuel
0.9 gal 3.4 L
Hydraulic system
3.5 gal 13.2 L
3.63 gal (power steering) 13.7 L
Hydraulics
Type
Hydra-Touch
Capacity
3.5 gal 13.2 L
3.63 gal (power steering) 13.7 L
Valves
3
Tractor hitch
Type
IH Fast Hitch (optional)
Rear lift
2,000 lbs 907 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type
540
Engine RPM
537@1450 (trans.)
534@1450 (ind.)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
95.75 inches 243 cm
Weight
6,300 lbs 2857 kg
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
12-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
11 inches 27 cm
Width
7.5 inches 19 cm
RPM
899
Speed
2,588 ft/min 788.82 meters/min
Electrical
Ground
positive (6V)
negative (12V)
Charging system
generator
Battery volts
6 (gas)
12 (diesel)
References
400 references literature
No. 31 Power Loader published by International Harvester
Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester
New McCormick Farmall 400 (CR-669-E)
Operator's Manual Farmall 400 Diesel Tractors (1004382R4) published in 1958
Operator's Manual Farmall 400 Tractors (1004381R5)

Engine

Engine options
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 264 ci / 4.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
International Harvester C264
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
264 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x5.25 inches 102 x 133 mm
Fuel system
1.25-inch updraft carburetor
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
6.3:1
Rated RPM
1450
Idle RPM
400-1600
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
6
Coolant capacity
26 qts 24.6 L
Sparkplug gap
0.023 inches 0.584 mm
Intake valve clearance
0.017 inches (hot) 0.432 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.017 inches (hot) 0.432 mm
Oil capacity
8 qts 7.6 L
Oil change
150 h

Engine Detail — 264 ci / 4.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
264 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x5.25 inches 102 x 133 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
1450
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
29 qts 27.4 L
Oil capacity
9 qts 8.5 L

Engine Detail — 264 ci / 4.3 L LP Gas

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Fuel Type
LP gas
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
264 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x5.25 inches 102 x 133 mm
Compression
8.33:1
Rated RPM
1450
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Coolant capacity
26 qts 24.6 L

Transmission

Transmission — Torque Amplifier

Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Type
partial power shift
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
12-inch dry disc
With 12-38 rear tires.
400 Torque Amplifier partial power shift speeds

Dimensions

Farmall 400 Tires
Ag front
6.00-16
Ag rear
12-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
95.75 inches 243 cm
Length
141.125 inches 358 cm
Min Width
84.5 inches 214 cm
Max Width
107.25 inches 272 cm
Height (steering wheel)
80.75 inches 205 cm
Operating weight
6,300 lbs 2857 kg
Ballasted weight
9,600 lbs 4354 kg
Frame Ground clearance
18.5 inches 46 cm
Clearance (front axle)
22.5 inches 57 cm
Clearance (rear axle)
26.25 inches 66 cm
Bar rear axle
2.75 inch diameter 69 mm
Front tread
8.375/12.25 inches 21/31 cm (tricycle)
Front tread
57 to 90 inches 144 to 228 cm
Rear tread
50 to 94 inches 127 to 238 cm
Rear tread
50 to 106 inches 127 to 269 cm (long axle)

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 532: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD
NTTL 534: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD
NTTL 571: LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 532
Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD March 28 - April 4, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 532 file
Belt power (max)
50.78 hp 37.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
45.34 hp 33.8 kW
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.
Max pull
6,508 lbs 2952 kg
Gear 1-Direct used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 534
Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD April 8 - 16, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 534 file
Belt power (max)
46.73 hp 34.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
43.22 hp 32.2 kW
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.
Max pull
6,479 lbs 2938 kg
Gear 1-TA used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 571
LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD May 7 - 28, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 571 file
Belt power (max)
52.36 hp 39.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
48.12 hp 35.9 kW
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.
Max pull
6,663 lbs 3022 kg
Gear 1-TA used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
International Harvester 31 loader
International 33A loader

Photos

Farmall 400

Farmall 400

Farmall 400

Farmall 400

Farmall 400 operator station and controls.

Farmall 400 operator station and controls.

Farmall 400 and 450 with LP gas engines.

Farmall 400 and 450 with LP gas engines.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall 400.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Farmall 400 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall 400.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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