Compare/International Harvester 130 vs International Harvester 254

International Harvester 130 vs International Harvester 254

Verdict: International Harvester 130 vs International Harvester 254

The International Harvester 130 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 1,270 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 1956). In short: choose the International Harvester 254 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 130 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

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

9,197Reference

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Distributor

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International HarvesterReference

Variants

130

similar Farmall modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

41.6 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

14.8 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

16.6 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

6.8:1Reference

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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

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

4.9 LReference

Belt power (max)

16.6 kWReference

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Max power

14.8 kWReference

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Engine

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17.9 kWReference

Power

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17.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

sliding gearReference

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1250Reference

PTO (claimed)

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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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

152 cmReference

Weight

1270 kgReference

798 kgReference

Front tire

5.00x15Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.00x24Reference

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

5.00x15Reference

5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

9.00x24Reference

11.2-24Reference

Length

271 cmReference

287 cmReference

Width

142 cmReference

116 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

165 cmReference

136 cmReference

Operating weight

1270 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2109 kgReference

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Ground clearance

55 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

111 to 162 cmReference

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Rear tread

101 to 172 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

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798 kgReference

International Harvester 130 attachments

130 Serial Number Location

130 Serial Numbers

1956

501Reference

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1957

1120Reference

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1958

8363Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

6.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1340 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.