Compare/International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester I-6

International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester I-6

Verdict: International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester I-6

The International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy and the International Harvester I-6 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy leads on rated power with 47 hp against 44 hp. International Harvester I-6 is the lighter machine (2,501 kg vs 3,270 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy is the newer design (1964 vs 1940). In short: choose the International Harvester 2424 Lo-Boy for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester I-6 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

47 hp

44 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

gasolineReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Variants

424

farm tractorReference

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2424

industrialReference

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2424 Lo-Boy

low-profileReference

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ID-6

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diesel engine W-6[TD297]Reference

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row-cropReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 103 mmReference

98 x 133 mmReference

Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

7.6:1Reference

5.65:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1450Reference

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

23.7 LReference

Fuel tank

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79.5 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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24.6 kWReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.330 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

53.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

11.4 LReference

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Type

shuttleReference

sliding gearReference

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

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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33.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

177 cmReference

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Weight

3270 to 3390 poundsReference

2501 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

5.90-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4-16Reference

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Length

276 cmReference

315 cmReference

Width

210 cmReference

160 cmReference

Height (hood)

127 cmReference

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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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Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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15-30Reference

Height

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231 cmReference

Speeds

I-6 Serial Numbers

1944

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IBK6312Reference

1945

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IBK9394Reference

1946

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IBK14194Reference

1947

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IBK17797Reference

1948

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IBK22971Reference

1949

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IBK29007Reference

1950

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IBK34083Reference

1951

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IBK38524Reference

1952

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IBK44318Reference

1953

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IBK45831Reference

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.