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Farmall 450 vs Farmall 560
Verdict: Farmall 450 vs Farmall 560
The Farmall 450 and the Farmall 560 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 560 leads on rated power with 59 hp against 51 hp. Farmall 450 is the lighter machine (2,957 kg vs 6,563 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 560 is the newer design (1958 vs 1956). In short: choose the Farmall 560 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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Fit & specs
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
51 hp
59 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
LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WDMay 7 - 29, 1957Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 620 fileReference
With 16.6-38 rear tires.Reference
Total built
18,305Reference
65,982Reference
Steering
power assistReference
hydrostatic power optionalReference
Original price
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$5,500 (1963)Reference
Variants
450
row-cropReference
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W-450
standard-frontReference
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450 Hi-Clear
high-cropReference
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IH 560
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standard-treadReference
Hi-Clear
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high-cropReference
Engine
Fuel tank
79.5 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
34.5 kWReference
40.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
37.9 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
38.2 kWReference
39.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
41.2 kWReference
44.8 kWReference
Displacement
4.6 LReference
4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 133 mmReference
90 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
8.35:1Reference
8.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
1450Reference
1800Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
60.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
26.5 LReference
15.1 LReference
Belt power (max)
40.4 kWReference
44.8 kWReference
Max power
37.2 kWReference
32.8 kWReference
Plows
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5Reference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.686 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
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47.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
partial power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
1 to 3Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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44.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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47.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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60.6 LReference
Capacity
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60.6 LReference
Pump flow
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64.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
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9.5 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
243 cmReference
254 cmReference
Weight
2957 kgReference
6563 to 6785 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-38Reference
12.4-38Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.00-20 (Hi-Clear)Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
15.5-38Reference
Length
363 cmReference
393 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
203 cmReference
271 cmReference
Bar rear axle
69 mmReference
69 mmReference
Operating
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3077 kgReference
Ballasted
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4291 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
501Reference
Capacities
Diameter
27 cmReference
27 cmReference
Width
213 cmReference
271 cmReference
RPM
899Reference
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Speed
788.82 meters/minReference
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Fuel
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140.0 LReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
22.0 l/hourReference
24.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
3326 kgReference
3412 kgReference
Fuel use
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19.3 l/hourReference
Farmall 560 attachments
560 Serial Number Location
560 Serial Numbers
1959
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7341Reference
1960
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26914Reference
1961
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36125Reference
1962
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47798Reference
1963
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60278Reference
Final
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66032Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Charging amps
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20Reference
Batteries
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2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts
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6 (diesel)Reference
Attachment overview
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.