Farmall 400 Technical Specifications
Farmall 400 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1954 – 1956.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall 400 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Farmall 400 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
| Total built | 40,957 |
| Original price | $3,500 (1954) |
| Engine: | 48.12 hp 35.9 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 52.36 hp 39.0 kW |
Farmall 400 Electrical
| Ground | positive (6V) |
| negative (12V) | |
| Charging system | generator |
| Battery volts | 6 (gas) |
| 12 (diesel) |
Farmall 400 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| power optional | |
| Manual disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 21.5 gal 81.4 L |
| Aux. fuel | 0.9 gal 3.4 L |
| Hydraulic system | 3.5 gal 13.2 L |
| 3.63 gal (power steering) 13.7 L |
Hydraulics
| Type | Hydra-Touch |
| Capacity | 3.5 gal 13.2 L |
| 3.63 gal (power steering) 13.7 L | |
| Valves | 3 |
Tracktor Hitch
| Type | IH Fast Hitch (optional) |
| Rear lift | 2,000 lbs 907 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| independent (optional) | |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
| Engine RPM | 537@1450 534@1450 (ind.) (trans.) |
Title serial numbers
| 1954 | 501 |
| 1955 | 4732 |
| 1956 | 29065 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my Farmall 400? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
Farmall 400 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| International Harvester C264 | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled vertical I-head | |
| Displacement | 264 ci 4.3 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00×5.25 inches 102 x 133 mm |
| Fuel system | 1.25-inch updraft carburetor |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 6.3:1 |
| Rated RPM | 1450 |
| Idle RPM | 400-1600 |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Coolant capacity | 26 qts 24.6 L |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.023 inches 0.584 mm |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.017 inches (hot) 0.432 mm |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017 inches (hot) 0.432 mm |
| Engine Oil | |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts 7.6 L |
| Oil change | 150 h |
Farmall 400 Transmission overview
| Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
| Type | partial power shift |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | 12-inch dry disc |
Farmall 400 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 95.75 inches 243 cm |
| Length | 141.125 inches 358 cm |
| Min Width | 84.5 inches 214 cm |
| Max Width | 107.25 inches 272 cm |
| Height (steering wheel) | 80.75 inches 205 cm |
| Operating weight | 6,300 lbs 2857 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 9,600 lbs 4354 kg |
| Frame Ground clearance | 18.5 inches 46 cm |
| Clearance (front axle) | 22.5 inches 57 cm |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 26.25 inches 66 cm |
| Front tread | 8.375/12.25 inches 21/31 cm (tricycle) |
| Front tread | 57 to 90 inches 144 to 228 cm |
| Rear tread | 50 to 94 inches 127 to 238 cm |
| Rear tread | 50 to 106 inches 127 to 269 cm (long axle) |
Farmall 400 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 532 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 532 | |
| Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD March 28 – April 4, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 532 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 50.78 hp 37.9 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 45.34 hp 33.8 kW |
| Gear 3-Direct used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6,508 lbs 2952 kg |
| Gear 1-Direct used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 534 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 534 | |
| Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD April 8 – 16, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 534 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 46.73 hp 34.8 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 43.22 hp 32.2 kW |
| Gear 3-Direct used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6,479 lbs 2938 kg |
| Gear 1-TA used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 571 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 571 | |
| LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD May 7 – 28, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 571 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 52.36 hp 39.0 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 48.12 hp 35.9 kW |
| Gear 3-Direct used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6,663 lbs 3022 kg |
| Gear 1-TA used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Farmall 400 a good tractor?
The Farmall 400 is one of the great tractors in the Farmall (a part of International Harvester) stable, and it has earned Farmall (a part of International Harvester) a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Farmall 400 take?
Check out the Farmall 400 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Farmall (a part of International Harvester) made the 400?
The Farmall 400 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1954 – 1956
How much does a Farmall 400 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Farmall 400 weight ranges from 6,300 lbs
2857 kg .
How much can a Farmall 400 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Farmall 400 tractors starts at 6,508 lbs
2952 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John Farmall 400 Lift?
Farmall 400 tractor hitch is capable of lifting 2,000 lbs
907 kg.