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Farmall hundred series (300, 350, 400, 450)

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Bryce Andreasen

08-01-2002 14:09:24




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i am going to buy a farmall 400 or 450. is the 450 the largest tractor of that series? would the largest tractor of the series with a loader, be able to handle a round bale that weighs around 1500 lbs.?




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Dr. Evil

08-02-2002 06:32:21




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 Re: farmall hundred series (300, 350, 400, 450) in reply to Bryce Andreasen, 08-01-2002 14:09:24  
I've seen pictures in Red Power Mag. of a 400 or 450 with an old pipe frame Stan-Hoist loader with a bale spear with a bale PLUS a spear on the Fast Hitch carrying another big bale. So it can be done.... but I wouldn't try it with a 300/350. Everything on them is smaller than on a 400/450. And of course You'd have to take it REAL slow carrying them. I wouldn't use the tractor for transporting them, just lifting them!

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Farmall450man

08-02-2002 06:02:03




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 Re: farmall hundred series (300, 350, 400, 450) in reply to Bryce Andreasen, 08-01-2002 14:09:24  
Bryce, the 450 was the largest and last of the original M size tractor. Most were made in 1957 and a few in 1956 and 1958. The 560 replaced the 450, using a 6 cylinder truck engine. The 450 weighs more than the M due to being slightly longer and more fluids. John's comments on the front spindles is correct for the stock front spindles. However there may be aftermarket wide front ends that could handle the additional weight. You would need to make sure that you have flotation tires of the right capacity. He is correct that it would probably be cheaper to use a 3-point bale spear. You will probably need some weight on the front end for counter balance. The other thing to think about is the hydraulic pump. If your is weak you may have to get a rebuilt one. Steel Wheel Ranch sells rebuilt pumps at a reasonable price. The 300/350 tractors were the last of the original H series tractor and should be able to handle round bales also.

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John Humphrey Morocco Indiana

08-01-2002 14:46:52




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 Re: farmall hundred series (300, 350, 400, 450) in reply to Bryce Andreasen, 08-01-2002 14:09:24  
I move round bales with a 340 industrial (1500 LB bales require 55 gal drum full of water as counter weight) equiped with an IH 2000 loader. Farm tractors suffer spindle breakage with that kind of load . You might want to look at using a 3 point bale spear.



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