Compare/International Harvester 100 vs International Harvester 254

International Harvester 100 vs International Harvester 254

Verdict: International Harvester 100 vs International Harvester 254

The International Harvester 100 and the International Harvester 254 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 254 leads on rated power with 21 hp against 20 hp. International Harvester 254 is the lighter machine (798 kg vs 1,179 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 254 is the newer design (1982 vs 1954). In short: choose the International Harvester 254 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 100 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

20 hp

21 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

MitsubishiReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference

Total built

135Reference

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Distributor

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International HarvesterReference

Variants

International 100

utility tractorReference

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Farmall 100

row-crop tractorReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

41.6 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

13.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

13.3 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

15.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 102 mmReference

76 x 78 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1400Reference

2800Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

25.0 LReference

Belt power (max)

15.0 kWReference

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Max power

13.3 kWReference

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Engine

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17.9 kWReference

Power

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17.9 kWReference

Coolant capacity

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4.9 LReference

Transmission

Type

sliding gearReference

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

15.0 kWReference

15.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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25.0 LReference

Capacity

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25.0 LReference

Pump flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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1Reference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Rear PTO Type

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540/1250Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

152 cmReference

Weight

1179 kgReference

798 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9-24Reference

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

5.00-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

9-24Reference

11.2-24Reference

Shipping weight

1179 kgReference

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Length

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287 cmReference

Width

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116 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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136 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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798 kgReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

International Harvester 100 attachments

100 Serial Numbers

1954

501Reference

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1955

504Reference

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1956

575Reference

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Location:

Clutch housing, left sideReference

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Final

635Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

7.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1135 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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20.8 LReference

254 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Speeds

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.