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International Harvester 2500A vs International Harvester 2544
Verdict: International Harvester 2500A vs International Harvester 2544
The International Harvester 2500A and the International Harvester 2544 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 2500A leads on rated power with 67 hp against 65 hp. International Harvester 2500A is the newer design (1974 vs 1968). In short: choose the International Harvester 2500A for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 2544 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
67 hp
65 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Variants
544
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farm tractorReference
574
farm tractorReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
50.0 kWReference
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Engine (net)
44.0 kWReference
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Displacement
3.4 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 111 mmReference
97 x 112 mmReference
Hydro Power (net)
49.2 kWReference
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Hydro Power (gross)
55.2 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
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Hydro Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
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Fuel tank
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87.1 LReference
Engine
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48.5 kWReference
Power
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47.0 kWReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Coolant capacity
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14.2 LReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.686 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.686 mmReference
Oil capacity
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49.2 LReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.584 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Gear Power (net)
44.0 kWReference
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Gear Power (gross)
49.2 kWReference
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Gear Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Type
hydrostaticReference
partial power shiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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Torque AmplifierReference
Dimensions
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
14.9-28Reference
Industrial front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Industrial rear
14.9-24Reference
14.9-28Reference
Wheelbase
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185 cmReference
Weight
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4980 to 5220 poundsReference
Length
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350 cmReference
Width
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180 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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160 cmReference
Shipping weight
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2367 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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45 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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35 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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27 cmReference
Front tread
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132 cmReference
Rear tread
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142 to 198 cmReference
International Harvester 2500A attachments
Attachment overview
International 3141 Backhoe
Backhoe type
International 3141 BackhoeReference
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Digging depth
434 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Pump flow
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34.1 lpmReference
Total flow
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102.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540/1000Reference
2544 Serial Numbers
1968
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10250Reference
1969
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12699Reference
1970
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14589Reference
1971
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16018Reference
1972
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16838Reference
1973
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17341Reference
Final
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17428Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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Delco-Remy alternator-generatorReference
Charging amps
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32Reference
Batteries
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2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts
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6 (diesel)Reference
Battery AH
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135 (diesel)Reference
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.