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Farmall 544 vs Farmall B-450

Verdict: Farmall 544 vs Farmall B-450

The Farmall 544 and the Farmall B-450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall B-450 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 53 hp. Farmall B-450 is the lighter machine (2,689 kg vs 6,100 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 544 is the newer design (1968 vs 1959). In short: choose the Farmall B-450 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 544 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 544 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall B-450 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
53 hp
55 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference
With 13.00x30 rear tires.Reference
Total built
11,011Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Variants
2544
industrial tractorReference
IH 544
utility tractorReference
McCormick B-450
standardReference
Farmall B-450
row-cropReference
Engine
Diesel Fuel tank
87.1 LReference
Gasoline Fuel tank
124.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
33.9 kWReference
Plows
4 (16-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
33.4 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 112 mmReference
102 x 133 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Compression
7.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
1500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
75.7 LReference
50.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
25.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
41.4 kWReference
Max power
31.0 kWReference
Engine
41.0 kWReference
Power
41.0 kWReference
Torque
271.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1100Reference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Clutch
305mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
41.4 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
37.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
13.6 LReference
Capacity
13.6 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Rear lift
2830 kgReference
Engine RPM
555@1500Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
228 cmReference
201 cmReference
Weight
6100 to 7195 poundsReference
2689 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-38Reference
13.00x30Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
12.00x38Reference
Length
373 cmReference
367 cmReference
Width
220 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
195 cmReference
197 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
Gasoline Shipping
2766 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
2857 kgReference
Operating
3263 kgReference
Ballasted
3769 kgReference
Operating weight
2689 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
49 cmReference
Front tread
129 to 205 cmReference
Rear tread
245 to 287 cmReference
Farmall 544 attachments
544 Serial Number Location
544 Serial Numbers
1968
10250Reference
10764Reference
1969
12541Reference
11027Reference
1970
13585Reference
11162Reference
1971
14507Reference
1972
15262Reference
1973
15738Reference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
Gasoline Batteries
1Reference
Diesel Batteries
2Reference
Gasoline Battery volts
12Reference
Diesel Battery volts
6Reference
Gasoline Battery AH
50Reference
Diesel Battery AH
135Reference
Test results
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
2984 kgReference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
79.1 LReference
Diameter
27 cmReference
RPM
929.6Reference
Speed
815.95 meters/minReference
B-450 Serial Numbers
1959
501Reference
1960
657Reference
1961
1980Reference
1962
3047Reference
1963
5638Reference
1964
6919Reference
1965
8042Reference
1966
9696Reference
1967
10380Reference

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.

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