Compare/Farmall 400 vs Farmall 460

Farmall 400 vs Farmall 460

Verdict: Farmall 400 vs Farmall 460

The Farmall 400 and the Farmall 460 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 460 leads on rated power with 49 hp against 45 hp. Farmall 400 is the lighter machine (2,857 kg vs 5,835 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 460 is the newer design (1958 vs 1954). In short: choose the Farmall 460 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 400 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

49 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 12-38 rear tires.Reference

The Torque Amplifier (TA) allows a clutchless shift-on-the-move underspeed for any gear. With the TA lever forward, the TA is disengaged and the transmission is in direct drive (DD) mode. To engage the TA, the lever should be pulled quickly and smoothly to the rear. The TA on the 460 will free-wheel, so it should be disengaged when going downhill or towing the tractor to start it.Reference

Total built

40,957Reference

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Original price

$3,500 (1954)Reference

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Steering

power optionalReference

powerReference

Variants

400

row-cropReference

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W-400

standardReference

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400 Hi-Clear

high-cropReference

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IH 460

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utilityReference

Hi-Clear

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high-cropReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

32.7 kWReference

33.8 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

36.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

35.9 kWReference

34.4 kWReference

Belt (tested)

39.0 kWReference

37.4 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 133 mmReference

94 x 94 mmReference

Fuel system

1.25-inch updraft carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

8.33:1Reference

8.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

1450Reference

1800Reference

Idle RPM

400-1600Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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

37.9 LReference

Oil change

150 hReference

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Belt power (max)

39.0 kWReference

37.2 kWReference

Max power

35.9 kWReference

34.4 kWReference

Plows

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4Reference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

12-inch dry discReference

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Oil type

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IH Hy-TranReference

Capacities

Fuel

81.4 LReference

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Aux. fuel

3.4 LReference

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Diameter

27 cmReference

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Width

19 cmReference

266 cmReference

RPM

899Reference

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Speed

788.82 meters/minReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

13.7 LReference

37.9 LReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

IH Fast HitchReference

Capacity

13.7 LReference

37.9 LReference

Valves

3Reference

2Reference

Rear lift

907 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

534@1450 (ind.)Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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36.9 kWReference

Pump flow

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45.4 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

254 cmReference

Weight

2857 kgReference

5835 to 6055 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12-38Reference

12.4-38Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

6.00-20 (Hi-Clear)Reference

Ag rear

12-38Reference

11-38 (Hi-Clear)Reference

Length

358 cmReference

388 cmReference

Min Width

214 cmReference

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Max Width

272 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

205 cmReference

228 cmReference

Operating weight

2857 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4354 kgReference

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Frame Ground clearance

46 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

57 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

66 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

69 mmReference

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Front tread

144 to 228 cmReference

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Rear tread

127 to 269 cmReference

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Ground clearance

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77 cmReference

Operating

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2746 kgReference

Ballasted

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4051 kgReference

Farmall 400 attachments

400 Serial Number Location

400 Serial Numbers

1954

501Reference

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1955

4732Reference

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1956

29065Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negative (12V)Reference

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Charging system

generatorReference

Battery volts

12 (diesel)Reference

12 (gas/LP)Reference

Charging amps

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20Reference

Batteries

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1 (gas/LP)Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

22.0 l/hourReference

21.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

3022 kgReference

3131 kgReference

Fuel use

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11.0 l/hourReference

Speeds

Farmall 460 attachments

460 Serial Number Location

460 Serial Numbers

1958

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501Reference

1959

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4765Reference

1960

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16900Reference

1961

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22622Reference

1962

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28029Reference

1963

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31552Reference

Final

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33028Reference

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.