Compare/International Harvester 238 vs International Harvester I-9

International Harvester 238 vs International Harvester I-9

Verdict: International Harvester 238 vs International Harvester I-9

The International Harvester 238 and the International Harvester I-9 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester I-9 leads on rated power with 35 hp against 30 hp. International Harvester 238 is the lighter machine (2,222 kg vs 2,914 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 238 is the newer design (1977 vs 1941). In short: choose the International Harvester I-9 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 238 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

30 hp

35 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Optional 8-2 transmission.Reference

The gasoline engine was standard on the I-9, and an option on the W-9 until 1947, when it became the standard engine.Reference

Final drives

spiral bevel gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

power assistReference

worm-type gearReference

Total built

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67,418Reference

Original price

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$3,300Reference

Variants

384

ag utility tractorReference

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I-9

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gasReference

ID-9

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dieselReference

W-9

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farm tractorReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

21.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

112 x 140 mmReference

Power (net)

21.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

35.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.2 LReference

37.9 LReference

Fuel tank

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136.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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26.1 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Compression

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5.4:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

45.4 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

35.2 LReference

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Type

sliding spur gear with mechanical reverserReference

sliding gearReference

Capacity

35.2 LReference

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Pressure

158.6 barReference

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Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Control

hydraulic draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Clutch

279mm dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

2222 kgReference

2914 kgReference

Front tire

7.5-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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Industrial front

6.0-16Reference

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Industrial rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

431 cmReference

340 cmReference

Width

169 cmReference

173 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

223 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2222 kgReference

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Max front axle

2721 kgReference

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Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 cmReference

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Ag front

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7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

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14-32Reference

Height

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167 cmReference

International Harvester 238 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

28Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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I-9 Serial Numbers

1940

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501Reference

1941

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578Reference

1942

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3003Reference

1943

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3651Reference

1944

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5501Reference

1945

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11459Reference

1946

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17294Reference

1947

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22715Reference

1948

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29207Reference

1949

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36159Reference

1950

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45551Reference

1951

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51739Reference

1952

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59407Reference

1953

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64014Reference

1954

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67969Reference

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.