Farmall 450

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Farmall 450 is a row crop tractor made from 1956 to 1958. It's a 2-wheel drive machine with power steering, making it easy to handle in the fields. The tractor has a 10-speed forward and 2-speed reverse transmission, giving farmers plenty of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the Farmall 450 has a 4-cylinder gasoline engine made by International Harvester. The engine is 281 cubic inches, which is about average size for tractors of its time. It runs at 1450 rpm, which is on the lower end for engine speed. The tractor weighs 6,526 pounds, making it a lighter model compared to many others. It has a special "IH Fast Hitch" system at the back for attaching tools quickly. The Farmall 450 also has options for different types of power take-off (PTO) to run other farm equipment. With its open operator station and 79.9-inch height, farmers can easily see their surroundings while working.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: Partial power shift with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6526 lb (2960 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Farmall 450 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Farmall 450 is Below Average. It is greater than 13% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Farmall 450 is Below Average. It is greater than 27% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Farmall 450 is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Model
C281
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
281 ci (4.6 L)
Bore
4.12 in (104.8 mm)
Stroke
5.25 in (133.3 mm)
Rated RPM
1450

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears
10
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power assist
Brake Type
Mechanical disc