Compare/International Harvester 250A vs International Harvester 3444

International Harvester 250A vs International Harvester 3444

Verdict: International Harvester 250A vs International Harvester 3444

The International Harvester 250A and the International Harvester 3444 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 44 hp. International Harvester 3444 is the lighter machine (2,585 kg vs 5,230 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 250A is the newer design (1978 vs 1970). In short: choose the International Harvester 250A for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 3444 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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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

80 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 35% faster than forward.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

bull gearReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Variants

250A

industrial tractorReference

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250A TLB

backhoeReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

59.7 kWReference

32.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

52.2 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

89 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

52.2 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

59.7 kWReference

32.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.5 LReference

6.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

9.5 LReference

Fuel tank

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51.9 LReference

Diesel Drawbar (claimed)

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24.3 kWReference

Gas Drawbar (claimed)

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23.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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22.6:1Reference

Idle RPM

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900-2000Reference

Torque

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153.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

53.0 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

53.0 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

137.9 barReference

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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Diesel PTO (claimed)

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26.8 kWReference

Gas PTO (claimed)

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27.2 kWReference

Pump flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

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34.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2000Reference

Dimensions

Weight

5230 kgReference

2585 kgReference

Front tire

11L-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

Width

205 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

254 cmReference

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Height (backhoe)

403 cmReference

353 cmReference

Front tread

142 cmReference

137 cmReference

Rear tread

162 cmReference

152/162 cmReference

Shipping

5230 kgReference

2585 kgReference

Max front axle

4536 kgReference

Max rear axle

6350 kgReference

4082 kgReference

Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

Length

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441 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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154 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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33 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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35 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

426 cmReference

384 cmReference

Dump angle

129 cmReference

109 cmReference

Attachment overview

International Backhoe

Backhoe type

International BackhoeReference

International 3141 BackhoeReference

Transport height

403 cmReference

383 cmReference

Digging depth

426 cmReference

443 cmReference

Reach from pivot

548 cmReference

Loading height

389 cmReference

367 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

178°Reference

173°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

4626 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

2783 kgReference

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Transmission

Gears

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6 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Hydra ShuttleReference

International 3121 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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434 cmReference

International 3131 Backhoe

International 3141 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.