Farmall 450
The Farmall 450 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 281 ci 4.6 L engine. The rated power output is 54.12 hp 40.4 kW. Transmission: International Harvester Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 6,519 lbs 2957 kg.
Engine Power
54.12 hp
40.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
LP gas
Transmission
International Harvester Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
6,519 lbs
2957 kg
Farmall 450 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1956 - 1958
Row-Crop tractor |
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1956 - 1958 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 18,305 |
Variants | |
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450 | row-crop |
W-450 | standard-front |
450 Hi-Clear | high-crop |
Farmall 450 Transmission | |
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10-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Farmall 450 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | Hydra-Touch |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | IH Fast Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
independent OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Diameter | 11 inches
27 cm |
Width | 7 inches
17 cm |
RPM | 899 |
Speed | 2588 ft/min
788.82 meters/min |
References | |
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Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester | |
Farmall 450 published in 1956, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine options | |
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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 |
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Dimensions
Farmall 450 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6-38 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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NTTL 612: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD | |
NTTL 608: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD | |
NTTL 620: LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 612 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 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 tricycle front and LP-gas engine. Owned by Ann Henning.
Farmall 450 operator station and controls.
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