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Farmall 450

The Farmall 450 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 281 ci 4.6 L engine. Transmission: International Harvester Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 6,519 lbs 2957 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
LP gas
Transmission
International Harvester Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
6,519 lbs 2957 kg

Overview

Farmall 450 tractor photo
1956 - 1958 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built
18,305
Variants
450
row-crop
W-450
standard-front
450 Hi-Clear
high-crop
Farmall 450 Transmission
10-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...
Farmall 450 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
51.3 hp (gas) 38.3 kW
46.2 hp (diesel) 34.5 kW
Belt (claimed)
57.1 hp (gas) 42.6 kW
50.8 hp (diesel) 37.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)
51.25 hp 38.2 kW
Belt (tested)
55.28 hp 41.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
power assist
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Type
Hydra-Touch
Valves
1 to 3
Tractor hitch
Type
IH Fast Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
95.75 inches 243 cm
Weight
6,519 lbs 2957 kg
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
13.6-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
11 inches 27 cm
Width
7 inches 17 cm
RPM
899
Speed
2588 ft/min 788.82 meters/min
References
450 references literature
Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester
Farmall 450 published in 1956, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine options
International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl diesel
International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 281 ci / 4.6 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
International Harvester C281
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
281 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.125x5.25 inches 105 x 133 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
6.6:1
Rated RPM
1450
Starter volts
6
Oil capacity
8 qts 7.6 L
Coolant capacity
28 qts 26.5 L

Engine Detail — 281 ci / 4.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
281 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.125x5.25 inches 105 x 133 mm
Compression
17.45:1
Rated RPM
1450
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
9 qts 8.5 L

Engine Detail — 281 ci / 4.6 L LP Gas

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Fuel Type
LP gas
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
281 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.125x5.25 inches 105 x 133 mm
Compression
8.35:1
Rated RPM
1450
Starter volts
6

Transmission

Transmission — International Harvester Torque Amplifier

Transmission
International Harvester Torque Amplifier
Type
partial power shift
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
450 Torque Amplifier partial power shift speeds

Dimensions

Farmall 450 Tires
Ag front
6.00-16
Ag rear
13.6-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
95.75 inches 243 cm
Length
143 inches 363 cm
Width
84 inches 213 cm
Height (steering wheel)
80 inches 203 cm
Weight
6,519 lbs 2957 kg
Bar rear axle
2.75 inch diameter 69 mm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 612: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD
NTTL 608: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD
NTTL 620: LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 612
Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD April 9 - 14, 1957 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 612 file
Belt power (max)
55.28 hp 41.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
51.25 hp 38.2 kW
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.
Max pull
7,318 lbs 3319 kg
Gear 1-TA used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 608
Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD March 18 - April 1, 1957 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 608 file
Belt power (max)
48.78 hp 36.4 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
45.47 hp 33.9 kW
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.
Max pull
6,634 lbs 3009 kg
Gear 1-TA used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 620
LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD May 7 - 29, 1957 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 620 file
Belt power (max)
54.12 hp 40.4 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
49.94 hp 37.2 kW
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.
Max pull
7,333 lbs 3326 kg
Gear 1-TA used for pull test.

Photos

Farmall 450 with tricycle front

Farmall 450 with tricycle front

Farmall 450 with tricycle front

Farmall 450 with tricycle front

Farmall 450 with tricycle front

Farmall 450 with tricycle front

Farmall 450 with tricycle front

Farmall 450 with tricycle front

Farmall 450 with wide front end

Farmall 450 with wide front end

Farmall 450 with wide front end

Farmall 450 with wide front end

Farmall 450 with wide front end

Farmall 450 with wide front end

Farmall 450 with wide front end

Farmall 450 with wide front end

Farmall 450 with wide front end

Farmall 450 with wide front end

Farmall 450 with LP-gas engine

Farmall 450 with LP-gas engine

Farmall 450 with tricycle front and LP-gas engine. Owned by Ann Henning.

Farmall 450 with tricycle front and LP-gas engine. Owned by Ann Henning.

Farmall 450 operator station and controls.

Farmall 450 operator station and controls.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall 450.

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 450 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall 450.

Converted Equivalents:

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

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