Compare/International Harvester 100E vs International Harvester 250A

International Harvester 100E vs International Harvester 250A

Verdict: International Harvester 100E vs International Harvester 250A

The International Harvester 100E and the International Harvester 250A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 100E leads on rated power with 70 hp against 67 hp. International Harvester 250A is the lighter machine (5,050 kg vs 7,022 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 250A is the newer design (1978 vs 1974). In short: choose the International Harvester 100E for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 250A if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

70 hp

67 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

spur gearReference

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Variants

TD-7E

dozerReference

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100E

loaderReference

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250A

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industrial tractorReference

250A TLB

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backhoeReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

52.2 kWReference

50.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

48.5 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

Power (net)

48.5 kWReference

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Power (gross)

52.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

10.4 LReference

9.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

26.0 LReference

13.2 LReference

Hydro Power (net)

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52.2 kWReference

Hydro Power (gross)

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59.7 kWReference

Hydro Rated RPM

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2400Reference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Gear Shipping weight

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2290 kgReference

Gear Power (net)

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44.7 kWReference

Gear Power (gross)

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50.0 kWReference

Gear Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Transmission

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hydrostaticReference

Clutch

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279mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

113.6 LReference

75.7 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

53.0 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

open centerReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

53.0 LReference

Pressure

148.2 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

91.2 lpmReference

50.3 lpmReference

Total flow

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59.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

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9.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Dimensions

Weight

7022 kgReference

5050 to 5250 poundsReference

Length

396 cmReference

350 cmReference

Width

165 cmReference

210 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

254 cmReference

219 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

242 cmReference

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Shipping weight

7022 kgReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

22 cmReference

Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

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14.9x24Reference

Industrial front

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7.50x16Reference

Industrial rear

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14.9x24Reference

Hydro Shipping weight

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2381 kgReference

International Harvester 100E attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

22Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Battery AH

135Reference

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Attachment overview

International 3142 Backhoe

Backhoe type

International 3142 BackhoeReference

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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.