Compare/Farmall B-450 vs SOMECA Som 55

Farmall B-450 vs SOMECA Som 55

Verdict: Farmall B-450 vs SOMECA Som 55

The Farmall B-450 and the SOMECA Som 55 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 55 hp. SOMECA Som 55 is the lighter machine (2,619 kg vs 2,689 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. SOMECA Som 55 is the newer design (1961 vs 1959). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

SOMECA

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

55 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

SOMECAReference

With 13.00x30 rear tires.Reference

With 14-30 rear tires.Reference

Total built

11,011Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

McCormick B-450

standardReference

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Farmall B-450

row-cropReference

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513R

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similar Fiat modelReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 133 mmReference

105 x 120 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

1750Reference

Torque

271.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1100Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

50.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

25.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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88.2 LReference

Compression

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15:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

14 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

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Transmission

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AmplicoupleReference

Capacities

Fuel

79.1 LReference

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Diameter

27 cmReference

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RPM

929.6Reference

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Speed

815.95 meters/minReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

13.6 LReference

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Type

gearReference

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Capacity

13.6 LReference

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Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2830 kgReference

1200 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

555@1500Reference

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Pump flow

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21.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

202 cmReference

Weight

2689 kgReference

2619 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

6.50-20Reference

Rear tire

13.00x30Reference

14-30Reference

Ag front

6.00x16Reference

6.50-20Reference

Ag rear

12.00x38Reference

12-38Reference

Length

367 cmReference

357 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

197 cmReference

184 cmReference

Operating weight

2689 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

49 cmReference

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Front tread

129 to 205 cmReference

130 to 169 cmReference

Rear tread

245 to 287 cmReference

130 to 199 cmReference

Width

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175 cmReference

Height (hood)

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154 cmReference

B-450 Serial Numbers

1959

501Reference

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1960

657Reference

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1961

1980Reference

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1962

3047Reference

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1963

5638Reference

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1964

6919Reference

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1965

8042Reference

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1966

9696Reference

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1967

10380Reference

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1968

10764Reference

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1969

11027Reference

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1970

11162Reference

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Speeds

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.