Compare/Farmall 504 vs Farmall Super M

Farmall 504 vs Farmall Super M

Verdict: Farmall 504 vs Farmall Super M

The Farmall 504 and the Farmall Super M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 504 leads on rated power with 46 hp against 44 hp. Farmall 504 is the lighter machine (2,463 kg vs 2,541 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 1952). In short: choose the Farmall 504 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall Super M 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

46 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

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

With 12-38 rear tires.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Factories

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Louisville, Kentucky, USAReference

Total built

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245 (Super MV)Reference

Variants

Farmall 504

row-cropReference

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IH 504

utilityReference

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504HC

high-clearanceReference

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IH 2504

industrialReference

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Super M

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gear with spark engineReference

Super M-TA

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TA with spark engineReference

Super MD

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gear with diesel engineReference

Super MD-TA

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TA with diesel engineReference

Super MV

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high-cropReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

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Plows

3-4Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

30.1 kWReference

33.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 108 mmReference

102 x 133 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.70:1Reference

6.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1450Reference

Idle RPM

900-2200Reference

400-1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

49.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.1 LReference

24.6 LReference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Power at rated engine speed

33.1 kWReference

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Max power

30.0 kWReference

33.0 kWReference

Fuel tank

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79.5 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.4 LReference

Belt (tested)

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35.1 kWReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.584 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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35.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

12-inch dry discReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

34.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

49.2 LReference

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Capacity

49.2 LReference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Total flow

71.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

sliding gearReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

30.7 kWReference

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Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Capacities

Fuel

87.1 LReference

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Diameter

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27 cmReference

Width

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214 cmReference

RPM

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899Reference

Speed

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788.82 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

226 cmReference

Weight

2463 kgReference

2541 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-38Reference

12-38Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-38Reference

12-38Reference

Length

358 cmReference

341 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

200 cmReference

Operating weight

2463 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3662 kgReference

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Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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66 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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69 mmReference

Farmall 504 attachments

504 Serial Number Location

504 Serial Numbers

1961

501Reference

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1962

810Reference

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1963

7000Reference

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1964

7732Reference

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1965

10696Reference

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1966

13596Reference

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1967

15113Reference

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1968

16115Reference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

18.9 l/hourReference

19.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

2802 kgReference

2773 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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20.8 l/hourReference

Super M Serial Number Location

Super M Serial Numbers

1952

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SML500001 (Louisville plant)Reference

1953

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SML501906 (Louisville plant)Reference

1954

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SM51977 (Farmall Rock Island plant)Reference

Final

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SML512541 (Louisville plant)Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

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.