[AT] IH Doncaster BM with 3 point hitch.

[James Peck]

So is saying that the 404 and 504 were first US made IH models with three point hitch a confirmation that IH Doncaster made three point hitch models before then

https://www.redpowermagazine.com/forums/topic/48049-did-farmall-make-a-factory-3-point-on-the-m-series/

Looks like Doncaster did not survive the purchase of IH by Case.

http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/3/3/330-international-harvester-424.html

Was the 424 designed in the UK and then manufactured in Doncaster and Louisville?

http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/3/3/330-international-harvester-424.html

Al Jones] 404 and 504 were the first American IH tractors with three point hitch and draft control.  There were several 40's around here, all International (utility) versions, not Farmall row-crops.  They were 3 plow tractors (36 hp)  in the same class as the MF 135, Ford whatever, etc.

The family lineage from the Farmall C is very evident if you park them side by side.  The C-135 engine looks almost identical to the C-113 and C-123 in the C and Super C.

My dad bought a new 424 instead of a 404.  From a distance they look identical until you get closer.  They have the same horsepower.  The 424 was based on the British IH B-414. He liked the 8 speed transmission and the 424 had about a 6" shorter wheelbase.  424 also weighs more.  Without power steering the 404 handles much better.  Both tractors will pull the same implements around here.