Compare/Bukh 452 vs International Harvester 434

Bukh 452 vs International Harvester 434

Verdict: Bukh 452 vs International Harvester 434

The Bukh 452 and the International Harvester 434 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. International Harvester 434 is the lighter machine (2,100 kg vs 2,358 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 434 is the newer design (1966 vs 1960). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Bukh

Fit score

Best match

Clear

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

BukhReference

International HarvesterReference

Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

gasolineReference

Factories

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Louisville, Kentucky, USAReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

32.1 kWReference

Displacement

3.4 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 130 mmReference

89 x 102 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

32.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

22.1 LReference

5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

25.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

—

48.1 LReference

Torque

—

156.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

open centerReference

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

14.0 LReference

—

Capacity

14.0 LReference

—

Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

—

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1855Reference

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Rear lift

—

1169 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

48.8 LReference

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Diameter

22 cmReference

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Width

14 cmReference

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RPM

1825Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

2358 kgReference

2100 kgReference

Wheelbase

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194 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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12.4-32Reference

Ag front

—

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

—

12.4-32Reference

Length

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299 cmReference

Height

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221 cmReference

Variants

434

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utility tractorReference

3434

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industrial tractorReference

434 Serial Number Location

434 Serial Numbers

1966

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501 (gasoline)Reference

1967

—

1050 (gasoline)Reference

1968

—

1963 (gasoline)Reference

1969

—

2441 (gasoline)Reference

1970

—

2952 (gasoline)Reference

1971

—

31618 (diesel)Reference

Final

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3359 (gasoline)Reference

Electrical

Ground

—

positiveReference

Charging system

—

Lucas generatorReference

Charging amps

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50Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.