Farmall
Farmall B-450
The Farmall B-450 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1959 to 1970 by Farmall, a part of International Harvester. Built in Doncaster, England, it features a 4.3L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 55 hp (41.0 kW). It has a 5-speed gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears, and a 305mm dry disc clutch. The tractor is two-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock and manual steering. It has an open operator station and a rear Type II hitch with a lift capacity of 6240 lbs (2830 kg). The PTO operates at 540 RPM. The tractor's fuel capacity is 20.9 gallons (79.1 L) and hydraulic system capacity is 3.6 gallons (13.6 L) with 2000 psi pressure. Dimensions include a 79.5 inch (201 cm) wheelbase, length of 139.5 inches (tricycle) or 144.5 inches (wide-front), and operating weight of 5930 lbs (2689 kg). Tires vary with front sizes of 6.00x16 and rear sizes including 13.00x30, 14.00x30, and 12.00x38. The belt pulley diameter is 11 inches (27 cm) with a speed of 2677 ft/min. Total production was 11,011 units.
Power63 hp[B]
Founded1956 - 1958
ModelB-450
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall B-450
Power
| Engine | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
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Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | International Harvester BD-264 |
| Power | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft (271.2 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Torque RPM | 1100 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.25 inches (102 x 133 mm) |
| Displacement | 264 ci (4.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9.6 qts (9.1 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 26.4 qts (25.0 L) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 20.9 gal (79.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 3.6 gal (13.6 L) |
Variants
| Farmall B-450 | row-crop |
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| McCormick B-450 | standard |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 3.6 gal (13.6 L) |
| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Built in | Doncaster, England |
| Total built | 11,011 |
| Years produced | 1959 - 1970 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 929.6 |
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| Speed | 2677 ft/min (815.95 meters/min) |
| Diameter | 11 inches (27 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | 305mm dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 52.8 qts (50.0 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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| Rear lift | 6240 lbs (2830 kg) |
Serial Numbers
| 1959 | 501 |
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| 1960 | 657 |
| 1961 | 1980 |
| 1962 | 3047 |
| 1963 | 5638 |
| 1964 | 6919 |
| 1965 | 8042 |
| 1966 | 9696 |
| 1967 | 10380 |
| 1968 | 10764 |
| 1969 | 11027 |
| 1970 | 11162 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 139.5 inches (tricycle) (354 cm), 144.5 inches (wide-front) (367 cm) |
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| Rear tire | 13.00x30, 14.00x30, 12.00x38 |
| Wheelbase | 79.5 inches (201 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00x16 |
| Front tread | 8/11.5/13.75/16.75 inches (20/29/34/42 cm) |
| Operating weight | 5930 lbs (2689 kg) |
| Front tread range | 51 to 81 inches (129 to 205 cm) |
| Rear tread range 1 | 64 to 84 inches (162 to 213 cm) |
| Rear tread range 2 | 84.5 to 101.25 inches (214 to 257 cm) |
| Rear tread range 3 | 96.5 to 113.25 inches (245 to 287 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 19.6 inches (49 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 77.75 inches (197 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 555@1500 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |