Compare/Farmall 450 vs Farmall 544

Farmall 450 vs Farmall 544

Verdict: Farmall 450 vs Farmall 544

The Farmall 450 and the Farmall 544 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 544 leads on rated power with 53 hp against 51 hp. Farmall 450 is the lighter machine (2,957 kg vs 6,100 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 544 holds more fuel (87.1 L vs 79.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall 544 is the newer design (1968 vs 1956). In short: choose the Farmall 544 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 450 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

53 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WDMay 7 - 29, 1957Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 620 fileReference

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

Total built

18,305Reference

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Steering

power assistReference

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Variants

450

row-cropReference

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2544

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industrial tractorReference

W-450

standard-frontReference

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450 Hi-Clear

high-cropReference

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IH 544

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utility tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

79.5 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

34.5 kWReference

33.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

37.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

38.2 kWReference

33.4 kWReference

Belt (tested)

41.2 kWReference

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Displacement

4.6 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 133 mmReference

97 x 112 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

8.35:1Reference

7.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

1450Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

75.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

13.2 LReference

Belt power (max)

40.4 kWReference

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Max power

37.2 kWReference

31.0 kWReference

Diesel Fuel tank

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87.1 LReference

Gasoline Fuel tank

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124.9 LReference

Plows

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4 (16-inch)Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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41.4 kWReference

Transmission

International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

Torque AmplifierReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

partial power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

0 to 2Reference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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38.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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41.4 kWReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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37.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

2957 kgReference

6100 to 7195 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

Length

363 cmReference

373 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

203 cmReference

195 cmReference

Bar rear axle

69 mmReference

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Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Gasoline Shipping

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2766 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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2857 kgReference

Operating

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3263 kgReference

Ballasted

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3769 kgReference

Farmall 450 attachments

450 Serial Number Location

450 Serial Numbers

1956

501Reference

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1957

1734Reference

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1958

21871Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

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Width

213 cmReference

220 cmReference

RPM

899Reference

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Speed

788.82 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

22.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3326 kgReference

2984 kgReference

Fuel use

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13.2 l/hourReference

Farmall 544 attachments

544 Serial Number Location

544 Serial Numbers

1968

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10250Reference

1969

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12541Reference

1970

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13585Reference

1971

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14507Reference

1972

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15262Reference

1973

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15738Reference

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Gasoline Batteries

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1Reference

Diesel Batteries

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2Reference

Gasoline Battery volts

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12Reference

Diesel Battery volts

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6Reference

Gasoline Battery AH

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50Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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135Reference

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.