Compare/International Harvester 2404 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester 500 Crawler Loader

International Harvester 2404 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester 500 Crawler Loader

Verdict: International Harvester 2404 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester 500 Crawler Loader

The International Harvester 2404 Lo-Boy and the International Harvester 500 Crawler Loader are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. International Harvester 2404 Lo-Boy is the lighter machine (3,480 kg vs 10,260 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 2404 Lo-Boy holds more fuel (61.3 L vs 60.2 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 500 Crawler Loader is the newer design (1965 vs 1961). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Optional fast reverse speeds shown. Also available with 1-to-1 ratio where reverse speeds are the same as forward.Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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mechanical clutchesReference

Variants

404

farm tractorReference

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500

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ag crawlerReference

2404

industrial utilityReference

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2404 Lo-Boy

low-profileReference

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500CL

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crawler loaderReference

Engine

Fuel tank

61.3 LReference

60.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

25.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.4 LReference

Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

Torque

174.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

12.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

11.4 LReference

Engine (net)

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28.3 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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86 x 103 mmReference

Power (net)

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28.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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7.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2000Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Fuel system

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1-inch carburetorReference

Transmission

Type

shuttleReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Dual RangeReference

International Harvester Power-Shift ReverserReference

Clutch

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10-inch dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

27.4 kWReference

26.8 kWReference

Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Engine RPM

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980@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

187 cmReference

170 cmReference

Weight

3480 to 3750 poundsReference

10260 to 10470 poundsReference

Length

314 cmReference

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Width

210 cmReference

152 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

132 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1578 kgReference

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Operating weight

1701 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

25 cmReference

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Front tread

152/165 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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Height (hood)

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123 cmReference

Gas Shipping weight

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4653 kgReference

Diesel Shipping weight

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4749 kgReference

Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

Gauge

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121 cmReference

2404 Lo-Boy Serial Number Location

International Harvester 500 Crawler Loader attachments

500 Crawler Loader Serial Numbers

1965

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501Reference

1966

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891Reference

1967

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2501Reference

1968

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3544Reference

1969

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4065Reference

Final

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4584Reference

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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96 (diesel)Reference

International Harvester 500 Crawler Loader Tracks

Size

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12-inch shoesReference

Option

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14-inchReference

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.