Compare/Farmall 400 vs Farmall Super BMD

Farmall 400 vs Farmall Super BMD

Verdict: Farmall 400 vs Farmall Super BMD

The Farmall 400 and the Farmall Super BMD are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 400 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 42 hp. Farmall Super BMD is the lighter machine (2,474 kg vs 2,857 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 400 is the newer design (1954 vs 1953). In short: choose the Farmall 400 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall Super BMD 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 12-38 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

40,957Reference

7,811Reference

Original price

$3,500 (1954)Reference

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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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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

32.7 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

36.0 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

35.9 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

39.0 kWReference

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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

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

25.4 LReference

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

9.0 LReference

Oil change

150 hReference

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Belt power (max)

39.0 kWReference

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Max power

35.9 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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79.5 LReference

Starter type

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electricReference

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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Capacities

Fuel

81.4 LReference

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Aux. fuel

3.4 LReference

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Diameter

27 cmReference

Width

19 cmReference

243 cmReference

RPM

899Reference

Speed

788.82 meters/minReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

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 lift

907 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

534@1450 (ind.)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

239 cmReference

Weight

2857 kgReference

2474 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

12-38Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

12-38Reference

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Length

358 cmReference

288 cmReference

Min Width

214 cmReference

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Max Width

272 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

205 cmReference

197 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

145 to 205 cmReference

Rear tread

127 to 269 cmReference

132 to 223 cmReference

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

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Battery volts

12 (diesel)Reference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

22.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3022 kgReference

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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.