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International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester 500 Crawler Loader
Verdict: International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester 500 Crawler Loader
The International Harvester 2424 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 2424 Lo-Boy is the lighter machine (3,270 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 500 Crawler Loader is the newer design (1965 vs 1964). 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
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
47 hp
47 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
With 18.4-16 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 26% faster than forward.Reference
Optional fast reverse speeds shown. Also available with 1-to-1 ratio where reverse speeds are the same as forward.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
powerReference
mechanical clutchesReference
Drive
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crawlerReference
Variants
424
farm tractorReference
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500
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ag crawlerReference
2424
industrialReference
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2424 Lo-Boy
low-profileReference
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500CL
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crawler loaderReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
35.0 kWReference
35.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 103 mmReference
86 x 103 mmReference
Power (gross)
35.0 kWReference
35.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dry elementReference
Compression
7.6:1Reference
7.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Idle RPM
900-2000Reference
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Torque
165.4 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
12.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.3 LReference
11.4 LReference
Fuel tank
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60.2 LReference
Engine (net)
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28.3 kWReference
Power (net)
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28.3 kWReference
Pre-heating
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glow plugsReference
Fuel system
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1-inch carburetorReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
5 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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International Harvester Power-Shift ReverserReference
Clutch
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10-inch dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
53.0 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
11.4 LReference
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Type
shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
11.4 LReference
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Gas Pump flow
17.0 lpmReference
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Diesel Pump flow
64.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@2000Reference
980@2000Reference
PTO (claimed)
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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
Dimensions
Wheelbase
177 cmReference
170 cmReference
Weight
3270 to 3390 poundsReference
10260 to 10470 poundsReference
Lawn/turf front
5.90-15Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
18.4-16Reference
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Length
276 cmReference
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Width
210 cmReference
152 cmReference
Height (hood)
127 cmReference
123 cmReference
Gas Shipping weight
1483 kgReference
4653 kgReference
Diesel Shipping weight
1537 kgReference
4749 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
40 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
38 cmReference
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Front tread
142 to 203 cmReference
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Rear tread
149 to 162 cmReference
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Ground clearance
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34 cmReference
Gauge
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121 cmReference
Speeds
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
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.