Compare/International Harvester 140 vs International Harvester 274

International Harvester 140 vs International Harvester 274

Verdict: International Harvester 140 vs International Harvester 274

The International Harvester 140 and the International Harvester 274 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 140 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 27 hp. International Harvester 274 is the lighter machine (1,233 kg vs 2,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 274 is the newer design (1979 vs 1958). In short: choose the International Harvester 140 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 274 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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International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

28 hp

27 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Total built

66,290Reference

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Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

With 12.4/10-24 rear tires.Reference

Steering

manual worm-and-sectorReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

20.9 kWReference

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Engine (net)

18.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

15.8 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

17.2 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 102 mmReference

83 x 100 mmReference

Power (net)

18.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

20.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6.94:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

143.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12 (late)Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

12.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

6.8 LReference

Belt power (max)

17.2 kWReference

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Max power

15.8 kWReference

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Engine

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22.4 kWReference

Power

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22.4 kWReference

Idle RPM

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600-2760Reference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

single 9-inch dry discReference

8.5-inch dry discReference

Transmission

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sliding gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

15.7 kWReference

20.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

12.8 LReference

12.9 LReference

Type

sliding gearReference

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Capacity

12.8 LReference

12.9 LReference

Total flow

17.4 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Pressure

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128.0 barReference

Pump flow

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21.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Engine RPM

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540@2160Reference

Capacities

Fuel

41.6 LReference

32.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

184 cmReference

Weight

2700 to 3000 poundsReference

1233 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Lawn/turf rear

12.4-24Reference

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Length

271 cmReference

277 cmReference

Width

142 cmReference

147 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

166 cmReference

172 cmReference

Shipping weight

1224 kgReference

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Operating weight

1360 kgReference

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Ground clearance

56 cmReference

58 cmReference

Front tread

101 to 147 cmReference

114 to 163 cmReference

Rear tread

101 to 172 cmReference

113 to 164 cmReference

International Harvester 140 attachments

140 Serial Numbers

1958

501Reference

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1959

2011Reference

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1960

8082Reference

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1961

11168Reference

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1962

16637Reference

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1963

21181Reference

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1964

25387Reference

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1965

28408Reference

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1966

31285Reference

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1967

34818Reference

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1968

37352Reference

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1969

39906Reference

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1970

42300Reference

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1971

44424Reference

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1972

46605Reference

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1973

48507Reference

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1974

50720Reference

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1975

54273Reference

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1976

57773Reference

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1977

60839Reference

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1978

63111Reference

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1979

64544Reference

502Reference

Location:

Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor, on the clutch housing.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negative (12V)Reference

negativeReference

Charging system

alternator (late)Reference

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12 (late)Reference

12Reference

Charging amps

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20Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

7.6 l/hourReference

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Fuel use

7.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1637 kgReference

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274 Serial Number Location

274 Serial Numbers

1980

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670Reference

1981

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8306Reference

1982

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8948Reference

1983

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9556Reference

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.