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Years in Production / 1956–1958

International Harvester

W-450

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester W-450.

45hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1956–1958

Production years

International Harvester

Manufacturer

W-450 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1956 - 1958

Standard-tread tractor

Production

Standard-tread tractor

Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Manufacturer: International Harvester

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Open operator station.

Pto

Rear Pto: independent
Rear Type: 540

W-450 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

International Harvester

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled vertical I-head

Displacement: 281 ci4.6 L
Bore Stroke: 4.125x5.25 inches105 x 133 mm
Compression Ratio: 6.6:1
Rated Rpm: 1450
Starter Volts: 6
Coolant Capacity: 28 qts26.5 L
Fuel Type: gasoline
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled vertical I-head

Engine Detail (Option 2)

International Harvester

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled vertical I-head

Displacement: 281 ci4.6 L
Bore Stroke: 4.125x5.25 inches105 x 133 mm
Compression Ratio: 17.45:1
Rated Rpm: 1450
Starter Volts: 12
Fuel Type: diesel
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled vertical I-head

Engine Detail (Option 3)

International Harvester

LP gas

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled vertical I-head

Displacement: 281 ci4.6 L
Bore Stroke: 4.125x5.25 inches105 x 133 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.35:1
Rated Rpm: 1450
Starter Volts: 6
Fuel Type: LP gas
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled vertical I-head

Engine Options

International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline

International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl diesel

International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl LP gas

Fuel Tank: 21 gal79.5 L

Engine Options

International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline

International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl diesel

International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl LP gas

W-450 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission: Torque Amplifier
Transmission Type: two-speed power shift
Gears: 10 forward and 2 reverse

International Harvester W450 Transmission

10-speed two-speed power shift

W-450 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 130 in330 cm
Width: 84 in213 cm
Height: 95 in241 cm
Wheelbase: 82 in208 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 82 inches208 cm
Weight: 5720 lbs2594 kg
Front Tire: 6.00-16
Rear Tire: 15.5-38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag: 6.00-16
Rear Ag: 15.5-38

W-450 / 05

Tractor Photos

See it in action

Videos

Watch International Harvester W-450 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Overview of an Antique Tractor - International W450 Gas Rare - Last of the Old Timers

Video by Farming & Agriculture

Watch on YouTube ↗

W-450 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Tractor Tests

NTTL 533: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD

NTTL 535: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD

NTTL 572: LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 533

Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WDMarch 28 - April 8, 1955

Drawbar performance

Gear 3 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id: 533
Belt Power Max: 51.94 hp38.7 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max: 4.4 gal/hour16.7 l/hour
Max Power: 45.84 hp34.2 kW
Max Pull: 6,361 lbs2885 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 535

Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDApril 8 - 20, 1955

Drawbar performance

Gear 3 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id: 535
Belt Power Max: 46.61 hp34.8 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max: 3.4 gal/hour12.9 l/hour
Max Power: 41.20 hp30.7 kW
Max Pull: 6,476 lbs2937 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 572

LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WDMay 9 - 25, 1956

Drawbar performance

Gear 3 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id: 572
Belt Power Max: 50.72 hp37.8 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max: 5.7 gal/hour21.6 l/hour
Max Power: 47.30 hp35.3 kW
Max Pull: 6,684 lbs3031 kg