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Farmall 400

Farmall 400 — Row-Crop tractor · 45 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
45 hp
Max power
33.8 kW
Weight
2857 kg
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Overview

ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Total built40,957Reference
Original price$3,500 (1954)Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower optionalReference
Manual disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

400row-cropReference
W-400standardReference
400 Hi-Clearhigh-cropReference

Engine

International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl gasolineReference
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl dieselReference
International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl LP gasReference
Drawbar (claimed)33.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)32.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)38.0 kWReference
Belt (claimed)36.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)35.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)39.0 kWReference
International Harvester C264Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Displacement4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 133 mmReference
Fuel system1.25-inch updraft carburetorReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.3:1Reference
Rated RPM1450Reference
Idle RPM400-1600Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Coolant capacity24.6 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.584 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.432 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity7.6 LReference
Oil change150 hReference
International HarvesterReference
dieselReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity27.4 LReference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
LP gasReference
Compression8.33:1Reference
Belt power (max)37.9 kWReference
Max power33.8 kWReference
Belt power (max)34.8 kWReference
Max power32.2 kWReference
Belt power (max)39.0 kWReference
Max power35.9 kWReference

Transmission

10-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionTorque AmplifierReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch12-inch dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel81.4 LReference
Aux. fuel3.4 LReference
Diameter27 cmReference
Width19 cmReference
RPM899Reference
Speed788.82 meters/minReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system13.2 LReference
Hydraulic system13.7 LReference
TypeHydra-TouchReference
Capacity13.2 LReference
Capacity13.7 LReference
Valves3Reference
TypeIH Fast Hitch (optional)Reference
Rear lift907 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Engine RPM537@1450 (trans.)Reference
Engine RPM534@1450 (ind.)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase243 cmReference
Weight2857 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire12-38Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear12-38Reference
Length358 cmReference
Min Width214 cmReference
Max Width272 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)205 cmReference
Operating weight2857 kgReference
Ballasted weight4354 kgReference
Frame Ground clearance46 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)57 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)66 cmReference
Bar rear axle69 mmReference
Front tread21/31 cmReference
Front tread144 to 228 cmReference
Rear tread127 to 238 cmReference
Rear tread127 to 269 cmReference

Farmall 400 attachments

front-end loaderReference

400 Serial Number Location

Left side of clutch housingReference

400 Serial Numbers

1954501Reference
19554732Reference
195629065Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Groundpositive (6V)Reference
Groundnegative (12V)Reference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Battery volts6 (gas)Reference
Battery volts12 (diesel)Reference

Attachment overview

International Harvester 31 loaderReference
International 33A loaderReference

Test results

NTTL 532: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WDReference
NTTL 534: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDReference
NTTL 571: LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WDReference
Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WDMarch 28 - April 4, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 532 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)16.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.Reference
Max pull2952 kgReference
Gear 1-Direct used for pull test.Reference
Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDApril 8 - 16, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 534 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull2938 kgReference
Gear 1-TA used for pull test.Reference
LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WDMay 7 - 28, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 571 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)22.0 l/hourReference
Max pull3022 kgReference

Speeds

With 12-38 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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