Compare/International Harvester 2412B vs International Harvester 3444

International Harvester 2412B vs International Harvester 3444

Verdict: International Harvester 2412B vs International Harvester 3444

The International Harvester 2412B and the International Harvester 3444 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 2412B leads on rated power with 54 hp against 44 hp. International Harvester 3444 is the lighter machine (2,585 kg vs 10,210 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 2412B is the newer design (1974 vs 1970). In short: choose the International Harvester 2412B for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 3444 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

International Harvester

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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

54 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires. Reverse speeds about 25% faster than forward.Reference

With 14.9-24 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 35% faster than forward.Reference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

2400B

utility tractorReference

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2405B

utility loaderReference

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2410B

Pay LoaderReference

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2412B

loader-backhoeReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

40.3 kWReference

32.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

34.3 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 112 mmReference

89 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

39.5 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

44.7 kWReference

32.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2000Reference

Coolant capacity

10.9 LReference

9.5 LReference

Fuel tank

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51.9 LReference

Diesel Drawbar (claimed)

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24.3 kWReference

Gas Drawbar (claimed)

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23.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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22.6:1Reference

Idle RPM

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900-2000Reference

Torque

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153.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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6.2 LReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Hydra ShuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shuttleReference

Total flow

51.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

34.1 lpmReference

Steering press.

165.5 barReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

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26.8 kWReference

Gas PTO (claimed)

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27.2 kWReference

Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Pump flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

184 cmReference

Weight

10210 to 10490 poundsReference

2585 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

Length

664 cmReference

441 cmReference

Width

201 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

137 cmReference

154 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

259 cmReference

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Ground clearance

22 cmReference

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Front tread

137 to 187 cmReference

137 cmReference

Rear tread

162 cmReference

152/162 cmReference

Shipping

4758 kgReference

2585 kgReference

Max front axle

4536 kgReference

Height (backhoe)

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353 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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33 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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35 cmReference

Max rear axle

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4082 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

373 cmReference

384 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

109 cmReference

Attachment overview

International Pay Hoe Backhoe

Backhoe type

International Pay Hoe BackhoeReference

International 3141 BackhoeReference

Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

373 cmReference

443 cmReference

Reach from pivot

500 cmReference

548 cmReference

Loading height

327 cmReference

367 cmReference

Bucket force

3504 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

2191 kgReference

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Speeds

International 3121 Backhoe

Transport height

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383 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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434 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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173°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

International 3131 Backhoe

International 3141 Backhoe

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.