Compare/International Harvester 2500 Constructall vs International Harvester 3500A

International Harvester 2500 Constructall vs International Harvester 3500A

Verdict: International Harvester 2500 Constructall vs International Harvester 3500A

The International Harvester 2500 Constructall and the International Harvester 3500A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 2500 Constructall leads on rated power with 58 hp against 53 hp. International Harvester 3500A is the lighter machine (6,463 kg vs 9,760 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 3500A is the newer design (1972 vs 1967). In short: choose the International Harvester 2500 Constructall for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 3500A if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Rated power

58 hp

53 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

gasolineReference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

43.3 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 108 mmReference

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Power

43.3 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil change

250 hReference

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Compression

7.5:1Reference

16:1Reference

Fuel tank

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90.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.9 kWReference

Oil capacity

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6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Total flow

90.8 lpmReference

113.9 lpmReference

PTO (claimed)

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39.5 kWReference

Steering flow

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10.2 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

9760 to 9910 poundsReference

6463 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

17.5L-24Reference

Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

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Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

18.4-24Reference

Height (hood)

154 cmReference

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Front tread

132 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 162 cmReference

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Max front axle

2903 kgReference

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Max rear axle

4082 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

Ag front

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11L-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-24Reference

Length

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445 cmReference

Width

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184 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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182 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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281 cmReference

Shipping weight

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6463 kgReference

Ground clearance

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32 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

419 cmReference

44 cmReference

Dump angle

105 cmReference

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Attachment overview

International Backhoe

Backhoe type

International BackhoeReference

BackhoeReference

Digging depth

419 cmReference

44 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

410 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

520 cmReference

52 cmReference

Loading height

368 cmReference

32 cmReference

Bucket force

3946 kgReference

4771 kgReference

Electrical

Charging amps

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32Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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172Reference

Backhoe

Speeds

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.