Compare/Farmall 460 vs Farmall Super MD

Farmall 460 vs Farmall Super MD

Verdict: Farmall 460 vs Farmall Super MD

The Farmall 460 and the Farmall Super MD are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 460 leads on rated power with 49 hp against 48 hp. Farmall Super MD is the lighter machine (5,725 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 460 is the newer design (1958 vs 1952). In short: choose the Farmall 460 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall Super MD 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

49 hp

48 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

The Torque Amplifier first became available in 1954 on the Super MD-TA.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Total built

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89 (Super MDV)Reference

Variants

IH 460

utilityReference

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Hi-Clear

high-cropReference

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Super M

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gasoline engineReference

Super MD-TA

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Torque Amplifier transmissionReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

33.8 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Plows

4Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

34.4 kWReference

29.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

37.4 kWReference

34.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 94 mmReference

102 x 133 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

8.75:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

1450Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

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Belt power (max)

37.2 kWReference

34.8 kWReference

Max power

34.4 kWReference

29.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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77.6 LReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Coolant capacity

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26.5 LReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil type

IH Hy-TranReference

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Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.9 kWReference

35.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Type

IH Fast HitchReference

partial power shiftReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

254 cmReference

253 cmReference

Weight

5835 to 6055 poundsReference

5725 to 5770 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-38Reference

13.00x38Reference

Ag front

6.00-20 (Hi-Clear)Reference

6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

11-38 (Hi-Clear)Reference

13.00x38Reference

Length

388 cmReference

368 cmReference

Width

266 cmReference

214 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

228 cmReference

200 cmReference

Ground clearance

77 cmReference

46 cmReference

Operating

2746 kgReference

2596 kgReference

Ballasted

4051 kgReference

4235 kgReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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66 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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69 mmReference

Front tread

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144 to 205 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 223 cmReference

Shipping

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2617 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

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1962

28029Reference

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1963

31552Reference

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Final

33028Reference

50464 (SMDV)Reference

Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Batteries

1 (gas/LP)Reference

2Reference

Battery volts

12 (gas/LP)Reference

6Reference

Ground

—

positiveReference

Attachment overview

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

21.2 l/hourReference

12.9 l/hourReference

Fuel use

11.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3131 kgReference

2618 kgReference

Speeds

Super MD Serial Number Location

Super MD Serial Numbers

1952

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501 (SMDV)Reference

1953

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12516 (SMDV)Reference

1954

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51995Reference

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.