Compare/Farmall 400 Hi-Clear vs Farmall Super AMD

Farmall 400 Hi-Clear vs Farmall Super AMD

Verdict: Farmall 400 Hi-Clear vs Farmall Super AMD

The Farmall 400 Hi-Clear and the Farmall Super AMD are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 400 Hi-Clear leads on rated power with 45 hp against 42 hp. Farmall 400 Hi-Clear is the newer design (1954 vs 1953). In short: choose the Farmall 400 Hi-Clear for outright pulling power, or the Farmall Super AMD if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 13-38 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

power optionalReference

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Variants

400

row-cropReference

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W-400

standardReference

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400 Hi-Clear

high-cropReference

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Super AW-6

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kerosense engine, standard frontReference

Super AWD-6

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diesel engine, standard frontReference

Super AM

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kerosene engine, row-crop frontReference

Super AMD

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diesel engine, row-crop frontReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

27.6 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 133 mmReference

Fuel system

1.25-inch updraft carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

8.33:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1450Reference

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Idle RPM

400-1600Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

27.4 LReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.584 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.432 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.432 mmReference

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Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

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Oil change

150 hReference

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Belt (claimed)

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34.7 kWReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

12-inch dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

13.7 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Capacity

13.7 LReference

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Valves

3Reference

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Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Engine RPM

534@1450 (ind.)Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

81.4 LReference

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Aux. fuel

3.4 LReference

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Rear hubs

2.8 LReference

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Diameter

27 cmReference

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Width

19 cmReference

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RPM

899Reference

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Speed

788.82 meters/minReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

255 cmReference

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Front tire

6.00-20Reference

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Rear tire

13-38Reference

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Ag front

6.00-20Reference

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Ag rear

13-38Reference

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Length

393 cmReference

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Min Width

218 cmReference

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Max Width

223 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

236 cmReference

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Frame Ground clearance

78 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

86 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

95 cmReference

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Front tread

153 to 213 cmReference

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Rear tread

157 to 187 cmReference

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400 Hi-Clear Serial Numbers

1954

501Reference

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1955

4732Reference

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1956

29065Reference

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Location:

Left side of clutch housingReference

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Electrical

Ground

negative (12V)Reference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Battery volts

12 (diesel)Reference

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Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.