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International Harvester 2444 vs International Harvester 500C
Verdict: International Harvester 2444 vs International Harvester 500C
The International Harvester 2444 and the International Harvester 500C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 2444 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 44 hp. International Harvester 500C is the newer design (1969 vs 1967). In short: choose the International Harvester 2444 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 500C 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
47 hp
44 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
Drive
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crawlerReference
Final drives
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bull gearReference
Variants
444
farm tractorReference
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2444 Lo-Boy
low-profile turf tractorReference
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500C
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industrial crawlerReference
500C Loader
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loader-crawlerReference
Engine
Engine
35.0 kWReference
32.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 102 mmReference
86 x 103 mmReference
Power
32.4 kWReference
32.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2500Reference
Fuel tank
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75.7 LReference
Compression
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7.6:1Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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5.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
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11.4 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
manual shuttleReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO
independent (optional)Reference
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Pump flow
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102.2 lpmReference
Rear PTO Type
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1000Reference
International Harvester 2444 attachments
Attachment overview
International 3121 Backhoe
Backhoe type
International 3121 BackhoeReference
International 3122 BackhoeReference
Dimensions
Height
129 cmReference
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Weight
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4354 kgReference
Length
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258 cmReference
510 dozer length
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325 cmReference
511 dozer length
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325 cmReference
512 dozer length
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336 cmReference
Width
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157 cmReference
Height (hood)
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162 cmReference
Gauge
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127 cmReference
International Harvester 500C attachments
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Diesel Batteries
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2Reference
Gas Batteries
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1Reference
Diesel Battery volts
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6Reference
Gas Battery volts
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12Reference
Diesel Battery AH
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135Reference
Gas Battery AH
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60Reference
International 3124 Backhoe
Transport height
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355 cmReference
Digging depth
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384 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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375 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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485 cmReference
Loading height
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307 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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178°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Bucket force
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3974 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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2385 kgReference
International 3122 Backhoe
International Harvester 500C Tracks
Size
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10::::rubberReference
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.