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Farmall 460 vs Farmall 504

Verdict: Farmall 460 vs Farmall 504

The Farmall 460 and the Farmall 504 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 460 leads on rated power with 49 hp against 46 hp. Farmall 504 is the lighter machine (2,463 kg vs 5,835 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 504 is the newer design (1961 vs 1958). In short: choose the Farmall 460 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 504 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

49 hp

46 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

The Torque Amplifier (TA) allows a clutchless shift-on-the-move underspeed for any gear. With the TA lever forward, the TA is disengaged and the transmission is in direct drive (DD) mode. To engage the TA, the lever should be pulled quickly and smoothly to the rear. The TA on the 460 will free-wheel, so it should be disengaged when going downhill or towing the tractor to start it.Reference

LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WDMay 17 - June 9, 1962Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 820 fileReference

Steering

powerReference

Variants

IH 460

utilityReference

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Hi-Clear

high-cropReference

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Farmall 504

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row-cropReference

IH 504

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utilityReference

504HC

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high-clearanceReference

IH 2504

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industrialReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

33.8 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Plows

4Reference

3-4Reference

Drawbar (tested)

34.4 kWReference

30.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

37.4 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 94 mmReference

86 x 108 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

8.75:1Reference

7.70:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

4.7 LReference

Belt power (max)

37.2 kWReference

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Max power

34.4 kWReference

30.0 kWReference

Idle RPM

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900-2200Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Coolant capacity

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15.1 LReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Power at rated engine speed

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33.1 kWReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil type

IH Hy-TranReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.9 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

49.2 LReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

49.2 LReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

Type

IH Fast HitchReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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34.5 kWReference

Total flow

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71.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

—

position and draft controlReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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30.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

254 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

5835 to 6055 poundsReference

2463 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-38Reference

Ag front

6.00-20 (Hi-Clear)Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

11-38 (Hi-Clear)Reference

12.4-38Reference

Length

388 cmReference

358 cmReference

Width

266 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

228 cmReference

200 cmReference

Ground clearance

77 cmReference

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Operating

2746 kgReference

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Ballasted

4051 kgReference

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Operating weight

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2463 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3662 kgReference

Farmall 460 attachments

460 Serial Number Location

460 Serial Numbers

1958

501Reference

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1959

4765Reference

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1960

16900Reference

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1961

22622Reference

501Reference

1962

28029Reference

810Reference

1963

31552Reference

7000Reference

Final

33028Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Batteries

1 (gas/LP)Reference

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Battery volts

12 (gas/LP)Reference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

21.2 l/hourReference

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Fuel use

11.0 l/hourReference

18.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

3131 kgReference

2802 kgReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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87.1 LReference

Farmall 504 attachments

504 Serial Number Location

504 Serial Numbers

1964

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7732Reference

1965

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10696Reference

1966

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13596Reference

1967

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15113Reference

1968

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16115Reference

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.