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Farmall 450 Hi-Clear vs Farmall Super AM
Verdict: Farmall 450 Hi-Clear vs Farmall Super AM
The Farmall 450 Hi-Clear and the Farmall Super AM are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall Super AM is the lighter machine (5,293 kg vs 6,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 450 Hi-Clear is the newer design (1956 vs 1953). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Farmall
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
null hp
null hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
With 13-38 rear tires.Reference
With 12x38 rear tires.Reference
Steering
power assistReference
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Variants
450
row-cropReference
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W-450
standard-frontReference
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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
Fuel tank
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Displacement
4.6 LReference
4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 133 mmReference
102 x 133 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
8.35:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1450Reference
1450Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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Coolant capacity
26.5 LReference
22.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
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3.4 LReference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.813 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.432 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity
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47.3 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference
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Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
partial power shiftReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
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Rear PTO
independent (optional)Reference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
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540@1450Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
255 cmReference
224 cmReference
Weight
3175 kgReference
5293 to 6669 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-20Reference
6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
13x38Reference
12x38Reference
Ag front
6.00-20Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
13x38Reference
12x38Reference
Height (steering wheel)
236 cmReference
196 cmReference
Front tread
152 to 213 cmReference
21 cmReference
Rear tread
106 to 187 cmReference
132 to 254 cmReference
Length
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337 cmReference
Height (hood)
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163 cmReference
Shipping weight
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2400 kgReference
Operating weight
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3025 kgReference
Ground clearance
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44 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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66 cmReference
450 Hi-Clear Serial Numbers
1956
501Reference
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1957
1734Reference
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1958
21871Reference
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Location:
Left side of clutch housingReference
Tractor's clutch housing on the right side.Reference
Capacities
Diameter
27 cmReference
27 cmReference
Width
223 cmReference
245 cmReference
RPM
899Reference
899Reference
Speed
788.82 meters/minReference
788.82 meters/minReference
Speeds
Super AM Serial Numbers
Electrical
Charging system
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generatorReference
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.