Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
| Original price | $3,500 (1954) |
| Total built | 40,957 |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm) / 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm) / 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm) |
| Compression | 6.3:1 / 16.5:1 / 8.33:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 26 qts (24.6 L) / 29 qts (27.4 L) / 26 qts (24.6 L) |
| Description | International Harvester C264 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head / International Harvester / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head / International Harvester / LP gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Displacement | 264 ci (4.3 L) / 264 ci (4.3 L) / 264 ci (4.3 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 / 1-3-4-2 / 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel system | 1.25-inch updraft carburetor |
| Idle RPM | 400-1600 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 1450 / 1450 / 1450 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.023 inches (0.584 mm) |
| Starter volts | 6 / 12 |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) / 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Oil change | 150 h |
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel / International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel / International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Belt (claimed) | 51 hp (gas) (38.0 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 52.36 hp (39.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 45 hp (gas) (33.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 48.12 hp (35.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 12-inch dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
| Transmission type | 10-speed partial power shift |
| Type | partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Capacity
| Aux. fuel | 0.9 gal (3.4 L) |
|---|---|
| Fuel | 21.5 gal (81.4 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
|---|---|
| Type | Hydra-Touch |
| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 2,000 lbs (907 kg) |
|---|---|
| Type | IH Fast Hitch (optional) |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 537@1450 (trans.) |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 (gas) |
|---|---|
| Charging system | generator |
| Ground | positive (6V) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 9,600 lbs (4354 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bar rear axle | 2.75 inch diameter (69 mm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 22.5 inches (57 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 26.25 inches (66 cm) |
| Frame Ground clearance | 18.5 inches (46 cm) |
| Front tread | 8.375/12.25 inches (tricycle) (21/31 cm) / 57 to 90 inches (144 to 228 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 80.75 inches (205 cm) |
| Length | 141.125 inches (358 cm) |
| Max Width | 107.25 inches (272 cm) |
| Min Width | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
| Operating weight | 6,300 lbs (2857 kg) |
| Rear tread | 50 to 94 inches (127 to 238 cm) / 50 to 106 inches (long axle) (127 to 269 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 95.75 inches (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 12-38 |
| Weight | 6,300 lbs (2857 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 95.75 inches (243 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 12-38 |
400 Serial Number Location
| Description | Left side of clutch housing |
|---|
400 Serial Numbers
| 1954 | 501 |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 4732 |
| 1956 | 29065 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 11 inches (27 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 899 |
| Speed | 2,588 ft/min (788.82 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
Farmall 400 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
|---|
Nebraska Tractor Test 532
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 50.78 hp (37.9 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WDMarch 28 - April 4, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 532 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Direct used for power test. / Gear 1-Direct used for pull test. |
| Max power | 45.34 hp (33.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,508 lbs (2952 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 534
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 46.73 hp (34.8 kW) |
| Description | Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDApril 8 - 16, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 534 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Direct used for power test. / Gear 1-TA used for pull test. |
| Max power | 43.22 hp (32.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,479 lbs (2938 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 571
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.8 gal/hour (22.0 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 52.36 hp (39.0 kW) |
| Description | LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WDMay 7 - 28, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 571 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Direct used for power test. / Gear 1-TA used for pull test. |
| Max power | 48.12 hp (35.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,663 lbs (3022 kg) |
References
| Description | No. 31 Power Loader published by International Harvester / Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester / New McCormick Farmall 400 (CR-669-E) / Operator's Manual Farmall 400 Diesel Tractors (1004382R4) published in 1958 / Operator's Manual Farmall 400 Tractors (1004381R5) |
|---|
Speeds
| Description | With 12-38 rear tires. |
|---|
Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 532: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD / NTTL 534: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD / NTTL 571: LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD |
|---|
Variants
| 400 | row-crop |
|---|---|
| 400 Hi-Clear | high-crop |
| W-400 | standard |