Posted by Red Mist on August 18, 2008 at 14:32:10 from (67.142.130.40):
In Reply to: Farmall 400 vs. 450 posted by TxMDTA on August 18, 2008 at 10:36:01:
TxMDTA said: (quoted from post at 10:36:01 08/18/08) I must say that this tractor has me perplexed. I only have photos of it so I have not been able to check casting codes. The serial number tag on the bell housing indicates 35XX. Doing some research, it would make it an early 1957 450. But it could also be an early 1955 400; which still may have the "M" style wheels. But, by the photos, it does have the white grill, and faded white side panels. It has one 450 emblem. It does have the cutout for the tach, or the tach has been removed at one time. I did not know that the 400 came with that option. Also the key start on a 450 is to the left of the tach below the instrument console. This tractor doesn't have a place for it. It has been rigged up on the instrument panel.
Nonetheless a 400 would make a great tractor to restore and use on the farm, but I own two Super M's with the same engine displacement. The 450 I understand is a great tractor to own with the additional power and options. Everyone I have spoke with states it is one of their all-time favorite tractors to have.
I tell you what - if I wanted a 450 and all I had was photos and I could not tell from the photos whether it was a 400 or a 450, then I'd stop right there. Then, I'd either make arrangements to go look at it, or I'd start looking for another 450.
Some folks say, "Study long; study wrong". But, I say you'd better study all you can when buying an old used tractor. Even then, they can still "bite" you. mike
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