Compare/Farmall 504 vs Farmall Super MD

Farmall 504 vs Farmall Super MD

Verdict: Farmall 504 vs Farmall Super MD

The Farmall 504 and the Farmall Super MD are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall Super MD leads on rated power with 48 hp against 46 hp. Farmall 504 is the lighter machine (2,463 kg vs 5,725 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 Super MD 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

46 hp

48 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

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

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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gasoline engineReference

Super MD-TA

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Torque Amplifier transmissionReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Plows

3-4Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

30.1 kWReference

29.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 108 mmReference

102 x 133 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

7.70:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1450Reference

Idle RPM

900-2200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

15.1 LReference

26.5 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

29.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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77.6 LReference

Belt (tested)

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34.8 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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34.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.3 kWReference

35.4 kWReference

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

partial power shiftReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

30.7 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

87.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

253 cmReference

Weight

2463 kgReference

5725 to 5770 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-38Reference

13.00x38Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-38Reference

13.00x38Reference

Length

358 cmReference

368 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

200 cmReference

Operating weight

2463 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3662 kgReference

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Width

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214 cmReference

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

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

Operating

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2596 kgReference

Ballasted

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4235 kgReference

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

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Max pull

2802 kgReference

2618 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.9 l/hourReference

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

Final

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50464 (SMDV)Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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6Reference

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.