Farmall 404
The Farmall 404 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 134.8 ci 2.2 L engine. The listed engine power is 36.70 hp 27.4 kW. Transmission: Dual-Range. Operating weight: 3400 to 4115 pounds.
Engine Power
36.70 hp
27.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16.2 gal (gas)
61.3 L
Transmission
Dual-Range
Operating Weight
3400 to 4115 pounds
Overview
 | 1961 - 1968
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
Total built | 2440 |
Variants | |
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Farmall 404 | row-crop chassis |
IH 404 | utility chassis |
2404 | industrial |
Farmall 404 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 33.4 hp (gas)
24.9 kW |
29 hp (LP)
21.6 kW | |
PTO (claimed) | 36.7 hp (gas)
27.4 kW |
33 hp (LP)
24.6 kW | |
Plows | 2-3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 32.97 hp
24.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 36.70 hp
27.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
power (optional) | |
Differential mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional deluxe deep-cushion seat with padded backrest. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 16.2 gal (gas)
61.3 L |
19 gal (LP-gas)
71.9 L | |
Hydraulic system | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | live |
Capacity | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Valves | 1 or 2 |
Total flow | 4.5 gpm
17.0 lpm |
9.3 gpm (optional)
35.2 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 82.2 inches (tricycle)
208 cm |
87.8 inches (wide front)
223 cm | |
Weight | 3400 to 4115 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 11.2-36 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 11 inches
27 cm |
RPM | 948 |
Speed | 2,730 ft/min
832.10 meters/min |
References | |
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Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester | |
Farmall and International 404 Tractors published by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine options | |
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International Harvester 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 2.2L 4-cyl LP-gas |
Engine Detail — 134.8 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | International Harvester C-135 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 134.8 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.0625 inches
83 x 103 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 7.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Idle RPM | 900-2000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Engine Detail — 134.8 ci / 2.2 L
Manufacturer | International Harvester C-135 |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
LP-gas | |
Displacement | 134.8 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.0625 inches
83 x 103 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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4-speed gear | |
8-speed | |
4-speed manual shuttle |
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 9-inch dry disc |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
With 11.2-36 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Dual-Range
Transmission | Dual-Range |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 9-inch dry disc |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Add high range to basic four-speed transmission. | |
With 11.2-36 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 4 forward and reverse manual shuttle
Type | manual shuttle |
Gears | 4 forward and reverse |
Clutch | 9-inch dry disc |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
With 11.2-36 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Farmall 404 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-15 |
Ag rear | 11.2-36 |
Ag rear | 12.4-36 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 82.2 inches (tricycle)
208 cm |
87.8 inches (wide front)
223 cm | |
Length | 94 inches
238 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 64.1 inches
162 cm |
Front tread | 8 inches
20 cm (tricycle) |
Front tread | 50 to 82 inches
127 to 208 cm |
Rear tread | 48 to 80 inches
121 to 203 cm |
Rear tread | 48 to 88 inches
121 to 223 cm (long axle) |
Farmall 404 Weight | |
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Shipping | 3,400 lbs
1542 kg |
Operating | 4,115 lbs
1866 kg |
Ballasted | 6,645 lbs
3014 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 818 | |
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Gasoline 8-speed 2WD
May 21 - June 4, 1962
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 818 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 36.70 hp
27.4 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 32.97 hp
24.6 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Gear 3-Low used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,999 lbs
2267 kg |
Gear 1-Low used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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International Harvester 2001 loader | |
Matched equipment for the Farmall 404 included the 209A two-bottom or 309A three-bottom plows, and the model 200 rear-mounted cultivator. |
Photos
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International Farmall 404 operator station and controls.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Farmall 404 based on its 36.7 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall 404.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.5 hrs
Approximately 8.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (16.2 gal / 61.3 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.9 gal/hr (7.2 L/hr)
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 404 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall 404.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)36.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)27.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)37.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Farmall 404 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
Current Model
Farmall
Farmall 404
Engine Power:36.70 hp
27.4 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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International Harvester 15-30
Engine Power:33.3
Production Years:1917 - 1921
McCormick-DeeringMarket Competitor
McCormick-Deering 15-30
Engine Power:33.3
Production Years:1923 - 1929
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