Farmall 400

The Farmall 400 is a row crop tractor made from 1954 to 1956. It's a 2-wheel drive machine with a manual steering system. The tractor has a 10-speed forward and 2-speed reverse transmission, giving farmers good control over their speed in the field. Under the hood, the Farmall 400 has a 4-cylinder gasoline engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a displacement of 264 cubic inches, which is below average for tractors. It runs at 1450 rpm, which is also on the lower end. The tractor weighs 6300 pounds, making it a lighter model. It has a rear hitch that can lift up to 2000 pounds, which is on the lower side of lifting capacity. The Farmall 400 also has a 540 rpm PTO (power take-off) for running farm equipment. It comes with an open operator station and manual disc brakes for safety.

ManufacturerFarmallEngine4-cylinderTransmissionPartial power shift
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Key specifications

Category
Row Crop
Operating weight
6,300 lb
Transmission
Partial power shift
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Overview

About the Farmall 400

The Farmall 400 is a row crop tractor made from 1954 to 1956. It's a 2-wheel drive machine with a manual steering system. The tractor has a 10-speed forward and 2-speed reverse transmission, giving farmers good control over their speed in the field. Under the hood, the Farmall 400 has a 4-cylinder gasoline engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a displacement of 264 cubic inches, which is below average for tractors. It runs at 1450 rpm, which is also on the lower end. The tractor weighs 6300 pounds, making it a lighter model. It has a rear hitch that can lift up to 2000 pounds, which is on the lower side of lifting capacity. The Farmall 400 also has a 540 rpm PTO (power take-off) for running farm equipment. It comes with an open operator station and manual disc brakes for safety.

Full specifications

Recorded specifications

General

ManufacturerFarmall
Model400
CategoryRow Crop tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Years built1954–1956
Operating weight6,300lb(2,858 kg)

Engine

MakeInternational Harvester
ModelC264
Cylinders4
Displacement264ci(4.33 L)
Bore4.02in(102.1 mm)
Stroke5.24in(133.1 mm)

Transmission

TypePartial power shift
Forward gears10
Reverse gears2

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
SteeringManual
BrakesManual disc
CabOpen

Hydraulics

TypeHydra-Touch

Power take-off

Rear PTOTransmission
PTO speed540rpm

Dimensions

Length141.13in(3,585 mm)
Width107.25in(2,724 mm)
Height80.75in(2,051 mm)
Operating weight6,300lb(2,858 kg)

Capacities

Cooling system6.5gal(24.61 L)

Category medians

400 vs. Row Crop median

Farmall 400 compared with other Row Crop tractors

SpecThis modelRow Crop medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Displacement264 ci391 ci-32%19th
Cylinders46-33%17th
Forward Gears1016-37%22nd
Operating Weight6,300 lb12,307 lb-49%13th
Length141 in180 in-21%12th
Width107 in91.2 in+18%93rd
Height80.8 in114 in-29%14th
3-Point Hitch Capacity2,000 lb11,023 lb-82%1st

Medians and percentiles are calculated from the row crop tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 279–1,417 models).

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What years was the Farmall 400 manufactured?

Production of the Farmall 400 ran from 1954 through 1956.

What three-point hitch category does the Farmall 400 use?

The Farmall 400 has a Category Category 3 three-point hitch rated to lift 2,000 lb.

What engine configuration does the Farmall 400 use?

The Farmall 400 is equipped with a 4-cylinder engine displacing 264 ci.

What is the working weight of the Farmall 400?

The operating weight of the Farmall 400 is approximately 6,300 lb.

What type of transmission does the Farmall 400 have?

The Farmall 400 uses a Partial power shift transmission offering 10 forward gears.

What hydraulics does the Farmall 400 have?

The Farmall 400 uses a Hydra-Touch hydraulic system.

What routine service does the Farmall 400 need?

Regular maintenance for the Farmall 400 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.