international harvester w 400
![]() | 1955 - 1956 | 1955 - 1956 |
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1955 - 1956 |
1955 - 1956 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Total built | 2,070 (gas/LP) |
| 1,118 (diesel) |
Original price | $3,400 (1956) |
The International W-400 started as the International 400. In June of 1955 a decision was made to rename it the W-400, bringing the name closer to the "W" series McCormick tractors it replaced. |
Variants | |
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400 | Row-crop version (Farmall) |
International Harvester W-400 Engines | |
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International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel | |
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas | |
Fuel tank | 18 gal (gas/diesel)
68.1 L |
| 31 gal (LP)
117.3 L |
Engine details ... ![]() |
International Harvester W-400 Transmissions | |
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5-speed sliding gear | |
10-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
International Harvester W-400 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 43.8 hp
32.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 48.5 hp
36.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 47.30 hp
35.3 kW |
Belt (tested) | 51.94 hp
38.7 kW |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydraulic power |
Mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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International Harvester W-400 photos... ![]() |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 6158 to 6550 pounds |
Front tire | 6.50-18 |
Rear tire | 15.00-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
W-400 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial plate on the clutch housing, left side of tractor. |
W-400 Serial Numbers | |
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1954 | 501 |
1955 | 510 |
1956 | 2187 |
Final | 3858 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
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