Compare/International Harvester 2400A vs International Harvester 500C Loader

International Harvester 2400A vs International Harvester 500C Loader

Verdict: International Harvester 2400A vs International Harvester 500C Loader

The International Harvester 2400A and the International Harvester 500C Loader are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 500C Loader leads on rated power with 44 hp against 40 hp. International Harvester 2400A is the lighter machine (4,000 kg vs 11,650 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 500C Loader holds more fuel (102.2 L vs 70.0 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 2400A is the newer design (1973 vs 1969). In short: choose the International Harvester 500C Loader for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 2400A 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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Rated power

40 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Four gears with high/low ranges and reverser.Reference

4-cylinderReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Variants

454

farm tractorReference

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2400A Lo-Boy

low center of gravityReference

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500C

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industrial crawlerReference

500C Loader

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loader-crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

70.0 LReference

102.2 LReference

Engine

34.3 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 112 mmReference

86 x 103 mmReference

Power

34.3 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

7.5:1Reference

7.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.1 LReference

5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.9 LReference

11.4 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

reverserReference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Type

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gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

1000Reference

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Pump flow

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102.2 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

4000 to 9800 poundsReference

11650 to 11900 poundsReference

Ag front

9.00-10 (Lo-Boy)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-16.1 (Lo-Boy)Reference

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Length

335 cmReference

414 cmReference

Width

200 cmReference

157 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

129 cmReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Shipping

4445 kgReference

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Height (hood)

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162 cmReference

Gas Weight

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5284 kgReference

Diesel Weight

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5397 kgReference

Gauge

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127 cmReference

International Harvester 2400A attachments

Electrical

Charging system

32Reference

alternatorReference

Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

6 (diesel)Reference

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Battery AH

135 (diesel)Reference

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Diesel Batteries

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2Reference

Gas Batteries

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1Reference

Diesel Battery volts

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6Reference

Gas Battery volts

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12Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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135Reference

Gas Battery AH

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60Reference

Attachment overview

International Harvester Backhoe

Backhoe type

International Harvester BackhoeReference

International 3122 BackhoeReference

Transport height

355 cmReference

Digging depth

386 cmReference

384 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

375 cmReference

Loading height

320 cmReference

307 cmReference

Bucket force

3531 kgReference

3974 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2191 kgReference

2385 kgReference

Speeds

International Harvester 500C Loader attachments

International 3124 Backhoe

Reach from pivot

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485 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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178°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

International 3122 Backhoe

International Harvester 500C Loader Tracks

Length on ground

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172 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.1 m²Reference

Rubber width

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25 cmReference

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.