The Farmall 450 is a 2WD row-crop tractor from manufactured by Farmall (a part of International Harvester) from 1956 to 1958.
The Farmall 450 is equipped with one of two engines: a 4.6 L (281.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline/LP-gas engine or a 4.6 L (281.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine and a partial power shift transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears and with dry disc clutch.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- International Harvester C281. It is a 4.6 L, 4,605 cm2, (281.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline/LP-gas engine with 105.0 mm (4.13 in) of the cylinder bore and 133.0 mm (5.24 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 6.6:1 for gasoline version or 8.35:1 for LP-gas version.
- International Harvester. It is a 4.6 L, 4,605 cm2, (281.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine. The cylinder bore is 105.0 mm (4.13 in) and the piston stroke is 133.0 mm (5.24 in). The compression ratio rating is 17.45:1.
The Farmall 450 is equipped with power assist steering, mechanical disc brakes, an Open operator station, and 79.5 liters (21 US gal.; 17.5 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Farmall 450 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Farmall 450 |
| Length | 3,630 mm (142.9 in) |
| Width | 2,130 mm (83.9 in) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 2,030 mm (79.9 in) |
| Wheel base | 2,430 mm (95.7 in) |
| Weight | 2,960 kg (6,526 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 79.5 liters (21 US gal.; 17.5 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V (diesel), 6V (gasoline) |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | International Harvester C281 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline/LP-gas |
| Displacement | 4.6 L, 4,605 cm2, (281.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 105.0 mm X 133.0 mm (4.13 in X 5.24 in) |
| Compression ratio |
Gasoline: 6.6:1 LP-gas: 8.35:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Coolant capacity: | 26.5 L (28 US. qt, 23.3 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | International Harvester |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4.6 L, 4,605 cm2, (281.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 105.0 mm X 133.0 mm (4.13 in X 5.24 in) |
| Compression ratio | 17.45:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Power assist |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc |
| Transmission model | International Harvester Torque Amplifier |
| Transmission type | Partial power shift with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 26.7 kmh (16.6 mph) Reverse: 5.3 (3.3 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 6.00-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 13.6-38 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | IH Fast Hitch |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Transmission or independent (optional) |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Hydra-Touch |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |