Compare/Farmall 450 Hi-Clear vs Parrett 6

Farmall 450 Hi-Clear vs Parrett 6

Verdict: Farmall 450 Hi-Clear vs Parrett 6

The Farmall 450 Hi-Clear and the Parrett 6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Parrett 6 is the lighter machine (1,179 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 1935). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Parrett

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

null hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Ross CarrierReference

With 13-38 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

power assistReference

manualReference

Distributor

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ParrettReference

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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Engine

Fuel tank

79.5 LReference

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Displacement

4.6 LReference

3.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 133 mmReference

108 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

8.35:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1450Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

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Plows

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2 (14-inch)Reference

Fuel system

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Zenith 3/4-inch carburetorReference

Starter type

—

electricReference

Transmission

International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

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Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

partial power shiftReference

sliding gearReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

255 cmReference

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Weight

3175 kgReference

1179 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-20Reference

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Rear tire

13x38Reference

11.25-24Reference

Ag front

6.00-20Reference

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Ag rear

13x38Reference

11.25-24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

236 cmReference

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Front tread

152 to 213 cmReference

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Rear tread

106 to 187 cmReference

111 to 193 cmReference

Length

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297 cmReference

Height

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121 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

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Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

30 cmReference

Width

223 cmReference

152 cmReference

RPM

899Reference

830Reference

Speed

788.82 meters/minReference

792.48 meters/minReference

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.