Farmall 460 tractor

Farmall 460

Power

55 hp[P] hp

Production

1958-1963

Engine

LP gas, 6-cylinder

Transmission

Sliding gear

Drive

2WD

From the same series:

560

Introduction

Production Information of Farmall, 460

The production information of the tractor (460) includes details about its manufacturing.

The Farmall 460 experienced rear-end problems associated with too much engine power for the final drive. International offered an entirely new rear end in mid 1959 to replace the original.
Original price was $4,100 in 1963
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)

Dimension and Tires Information of Farmall, 460

This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.

22 inches (front-axle) [55 cm]
Wheelbase95 inches [241 cm]
Width83.5 inches (min) [212 cm]
153 inches (Hi-Clear) [388 cm]
100 inches (Hi-Clear) [254 cm]
Height (steering wheel)78 inches (row-crop) [198 cm]
86 inches (Hi-Clear min) [218 cm]
Length140 inches [355 cm]
30.5 inches (Hi-Clear frame) [77 cm]
25.5 inches (rear axle) [64 cm]
Ground clearance19.5 inches (frame) [49 cm]
90 inches (Hi-Clear) [228 cm]
105 inches (max) [266 cm]
Ag front5.50-16
11-38 (Hi-Clear)
6.00-20 (Hi-Clear)
Ag rear12.4-38

Engine Specifications of Farmall, 460

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International Harvester
Liquid-cooled
LP gas
6-cylinder
Air cleanerOil bath
Displacement221 ci [3.6 L]
Compression8.75:1
Bore/Stroke3.5625x3.6875 inches [90 x 94 mm]
Starter volts12
Rated RPM1800

Transmission Information of Farmall, 460Y

Discover all variants of transmission available for this tractor model.

Transmission variants 1

Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift gears. An option "heavy tillage gear" was available to replace the third speed in the transmission. Serial number suffix "CC" indicates this option.
TransmissionSliding gear
IH Hy-Tran
Oil typeIH Hy-Tran
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity40 qts [37.9 L]

Transmission variants 2

The Torque Amplifier (TA) allows a clutchless shift-on-the-move underspeed for any gear. With the TA lever forward, the TA is disengaged and the transmission is in direct drive (DD) mode. To engage the TA, the lever should be pulled quickly and smoothly to the rear. The TA on the 460 will free-wheel, so it should be disengaged when going downhill or towing the tractor to start it.
TransmissionTorque Amplifier
IH Hy-Tran
Oil typeIH Hy-Tran
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity40 qts [37.9 L]
5-speed
10-speed

Mechanical Specs of Farmall, 460Y

This section summarizes all mechanical information such as the brake system and other specifications.

Two-wheel drive
Open operator station.
Differential mechanical disc brakes
SteeringPower

Power Information of Farmall, 460Y

Discover the power specifications and options available for this tractor model but also PTO (Power Take-off) information.

Rear PTOIndependent
Rear PTO Type540

Hydraulics Specifications of Farmall, 460

Hydraulic system type, pressure, pump flow and valves.

Capacity10 gal [37.9 L]
Valves2
Pump flow12 gpm [45.4 lpm]

Three-Point Hitch of Farmall, 460

Hitch category and rear/front lift capacity.

TypeIH Fast Hitch

Electrical System of Farmall, 460

Battery voltage, charging system and ground.

Charging systemGenerator
Battery volts6 (diesel)
1 (gas/LP)
Charging amps20
12 (gas/LP)
Batteries2 (diesel)

Frequently asked questions

How much horsepower does the Farmall 460 have?

The Farmall 460 delivers 55 hp[P] HP.

What years was the Farmall 460 produced?

The Farmall 460 was produced in 1958-1963.

What engine does the Farmall 460 have?

The Farmall 460 is powered by a LP gas, 6-cylinder engine.

What transmission does the Farmall 460 use?

The Farmall 460 uses a Sliding gear transmission.

Is the Farmall 460 4WD?

The Farmall 460 is available in 2WD.

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