Farmall 400: all source data

All 115 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built40,957
Original price$3,500 (1954)
Engine
(no label)International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Transmission
(no label)10-speed partial power shift
Power
Drawbar (claimed)45 hp (gas) | 33.6 kW
Drawbar (claimed)43.9 hp (diesel) | 32.7 kW
Belt (claimed)51 hp (gas) | 38.0 kW
Belt (claimed)48.3 hp (diesel) | 36.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)48.12 hp | 35.9 kW
Belt (tested)52.36 hp | 39.0 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Steeringpower optional
(no label)Manual disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel21.5 gal | 81.4 L
Aux. fuel0.9 gal | 3.4 L
Hydraulic system3.5 gal | 13.2 L
Hydraulic system3.63 gal (power steering) | 13.7 L
Hydraulics
TypeHydra-Touch
Capacity3.5 gal | 13.2 L
Capacity3.63 gal (power steering) | 13.7 L
Valves3
Hitch
TypeIH Fast Hitch (optional)
Rear lift2,000 lbs | 907 kg
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Engine RPM537@1450 (trans.)
Engine RPM534@1450 (ind.)
Dimensions
Wheelbase95.75 inches | 243 cm
Weight6,300 lbs | 2857 kg
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire12-38
Serial location
(no label)Left side of clutch housing
Belt pulley
Diameter11 inches | 27 cm
Width7.5 inches | 19 cm
RPM899
Speed2,588 ft/min | 788.82 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive (6V)
Groundnegative (12V)
Charging systemgenerator
Battery volts6 (gas)
Battery volts12 (diesel)

Engine

Engine options
(no label)International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)International Harvester 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine detail
(no label)International Harvester C264
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement264 ci | 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke4.00x5.25 inches | 102 x 133 mm
Fuel system1.25-inch updraft carburetor
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression6.3:1
Rated RPM1450
Idle RPM400-1600
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity (Coolant)26 qts | 24.6 L
Sparkplug gap0.023 inches | 0.584 mm
Intake valve clearance0.017 inches (hot) | 0.432 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.017 inches (hot) | 0.432 mm
(no label)International Harvester
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement264 ci | 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke4.00x5.25 inches | 102 x 133 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM1450
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)29 qts | 27.4 L
(no label)International Harvester
(no label)LP gas
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement264 ci | 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke4.00x5.25 inches | 102 x 133 mm
Compression8.33:1
Rated RPM1450
Firing order1-3-4-2
Coolant capacity (Coolant)26 qts | 24.6 L
Engine oil
Oil capacity8 qts | 7.6 L
Oil change150 h
Oil capacity9 qts | 8.5 L

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionTorque Amplifier
Typepartial power shift
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch12-inch dry disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear12-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase95.75 inches | 243 cm
Length141.125 inches | 358 cm
Min Width (Min)84.5 inches | 214 cm
Max Width (Max)107.25 inches | 272 cm
Height (steering wheel)80.75 inches | 205 cm
Operating weight6,300 lbs | 2857 kg
Ballasted weight9,600 lbs | 4354 kg
Frame Ground clearance18.5 inches | 46 cm
Clearance (front axle)22.5 inches | 57 cm
Clearance (rear axle)26.25 inches | 66 cm
Bar rear axle (Bar)2.75 inch diameter | 69 mm
Front tread8.375/12.25 inches (tricycle) | 21/31 cm
Front tread57 to 90 inches | 144 to 228 cm
Rear tread50 to 94 inches | 127 to 238 cm
Rear tread50 to 106 inches (long axle) | 127 to 269 cm