Farmall 504
The Farmall 504 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 152.1 ci 2.5 L engine. The listed engine power is 44.36 hp 33.1 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 5430 lbs 2463 kg.
Engine Power
44.36 hp
33.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
23 gal
87.1 L
Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
5430 lbs
2463 kg
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 Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Variants | |
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Farmall 504 | row-crop |
IH 504 | utility |
504HC | high-clearance |
IH 2504 | industrial |
Farmall 504 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 41 hp
30.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 46 hp
34.3 kW |
Plows | 3-4 |
Drawbar (tested) | 40.41 hp
30.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 46.20 hp
34.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Differential mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 23 gal
87.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Pump flow | 7 gpm (hitch pump)
26.5 lpm |
12 gpm (steering/remote pump)
45.4 lpm | |
Total flow | 19 gpm
71.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
II OptOptional | |
Control | position and draft control |
Type | IH Fast Hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches (tricycle)
228 cm |
96 inches (wide-front)
243 cm | |
Weight | 5430 lbs
2463 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester | |
Farm Loaders published in 1965, by International Harvester | |
Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester | |
504 46hp. Tractors published by International Harvester | |
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1965, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine options | |
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International Harvester 3.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail — 187.5 ci / 3.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D-188 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 187.5 ci
3.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.688x4.390 inches
94 x 112 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 18.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 900-2200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 18.6 qts
17.6 L |
Engine Detail — 152.1 ci / 2.5 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | International Harvester C153 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 152.1 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.25 inches
86 x 108 mm |
Compression | 7.70:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter type | electric |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Engine Detail — 152.1 ci / 2.5 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 152.1 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.25 inches
86 x 108 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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5-speed unsynchronized gear | |
10-speed two-speed power shift |
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 267mm dry disc |
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Transmission — Torque Amplifier
Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Farmall 504 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches (tricycle)
228 cm |
96 inches (wide-front)
243 cm | |
Length | 141 inches
358 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 79 inches
200 cm |
Operating weight | 5430 lbs
2463 kg |
Ballasted weight | 8075 lbs
3662 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 816: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD | |
NTTL 819: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD | |
NTTL 820: LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 816 | |
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Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD
May 3 - 16, 1962
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 816 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 45.99 hp
34.3 kW |
Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour
11.7 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 44.94 hp
33.5 kW |
Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour
11.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 38.90 hp
29.0 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,271 lbs
2844 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 819 | |
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Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD
May 17, 1962 - June 6, 1972
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 819 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 46.20 hp
34.5 kW |
Fuel use | 3.7 gal/hour
14.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 44.05 hp
32.8 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 40.41 hp
30.1 kW |
Fuel use | 3.7 gal/hour
14.0 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,111 lbs
2771 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 820 | |
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LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD
May 17 - June 9, 1962
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 820 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 44.36 hp
33.1 kW |
Fuel use | 4.9 gal/hour
18.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 41.21 hp
30.7 kW |
Fuel use | 4.4 gal/hour
16.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 40.17 hp
30.0 kW |
Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,178 lbs
2802 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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International Harvester 1701 loader | |
International Harvester 2001 loader | |
International Harvester 2000 loader |
Photos
Farmall 504 with wide front, left side
Tricycle front Farmall 504, right side
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Farmall 504 based on its 44.36 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
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 504.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10 hrs
Approximately 10 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (23 gal / 87.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.3 gal/hr (8.7 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 504 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall 504.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)44.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)33.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)45 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:44.36 hp
33.1 kW
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