Compare/International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester 500

International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester 500

Verdict: International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester 500

The International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy and the International Harvester 500 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 7,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 500 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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Rated power

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 103 mmReference

Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dry elementReference

Compression

7.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

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

Starter volts

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

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

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

7050 to 7260 poundsReference

Lawn/turf front

5.90-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4-16Reference

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Length

276 cmReference

270 cmReference

Width

210 cmReference

152 cmReference

Height (hood)

127 cmReference

123 cmReference

Gas Shipping weight

1483 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping weight

1537 kgReference

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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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5G2 dozer length

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342 cmReference

Gas Weight

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3197 kgReference

Diesel Weight

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3293 kgReference

Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

Gauge

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121 cmReference

Speeds

International Harvester 500 attachments

500 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

Attachment overview

International Harvester 500 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.