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International Harvester 250A vs International Harvester 3400A
Verdict: International Harvester 250A vs International Harvester 3400A
The International Harvester 250A and the International Harvester 3400A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 250A leads on rated power with 80 hp against 60 hp. International Harvester 250A is the newer design (1978 vs 1972). In short: choose the International Harvester 250A for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 3400A 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
80 hp
60 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears in two ranges.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Variants
250A
industrial tractorReference
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250A TLB
backhoeReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
59.7 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
52.2 kWReference
39.5 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
90 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
52.2 kWReference
39.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
59.7 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.5 LReference
6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
10.9 LReference
Fuel tank
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90.8 LReference
Gas Drawbar (claimed)
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23.9 kWReference
Diesel Drawbar (claimed)
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22.4 kWReference
Idle RPM
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900-2400Reference
Compression
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7.2:1Reference
Capacities
Fuel
75.7 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
53.0 LReference
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Type
open centerReference
gearReference
Capacity
53.0 LReference
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Pressure
155.1 barReference
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Torque converter Pump flow
104.1 lpmReference
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Gear Pump flow
109.8 lpmReference
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Hydro Pump flow
109.8 lpmReference
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Gas PTO (claimed)
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29.8 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)
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28.3 kWReference
Total flow
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95.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
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10.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
5230 kgReference
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Front tire
11L-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Industrial front
7.50-16Reference
11L-16Reference
Industrial rear
14.9-24Reference
17.5L-24Reference
Width
205 cmReference
180 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
254 cmReference
281 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
403 cmReference
406 cmReference
Front tread
142 cmReference
157 cmReference
Rear tread
162 cmReference
152/162 cmReference
Shipping
5230 kgReference
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Max front axle
4536 kgReference
4536 kgReference
Max rear axle
6350 kgReference
5443 kgReference
Wheelbase
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204 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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167 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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32 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
426 cmReference
436 cmReference
Dump angle
129 cmReference
114 cmReference
Attachment overview
International Backhoe
Backhoe type
International BackhoeReference
International BackhoeReference
Transport height
403 cmReference
406 cmReference
Digging depth
426 cmReference
436 cmReference
Reach from pivot
548 cmReference
553 cmReference
Loading height
389 cmReference
386 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
178°Reference
178°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
4626 kgReference
5136 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2783 kgReference
2876 kgReference
Bucket width
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60 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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434 cmReference
Transmission
Gears
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8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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32Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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172 (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.