Compare/International Harvester 250A vs International Harvester 3500A

International Harvester 250A vs International Harvester 3500A

Verdict: International Harvester 250A vs International Harvester 3500A

The International Harvester 250A and the International Harvester 3500A 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 53 hp. International Harvester 250A is the lighter machine (5,230 kg vs 6,463 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 1972). In short: choose the International Harvester 250A 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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Best match

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International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

53 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

250A

industrial tractorReference

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250A TLB

backhoeReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

59.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

52.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

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Power (net)

52.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

59.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

9.5 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

Fuel tank

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90.8 LReference

Engine

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59.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.9 kWReference

Power

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59.7 kWReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

53.0 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

hydrostaticReference

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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PTO (claimed)

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39.5 kWReference

Total flow

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113.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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10.2 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

5230 kgReference

6463 kgReference

Front tire

11L-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

17.5L-24Reference

Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

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Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

18.4-24Reference

Width

205 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

254 cmReference

281 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

403 cmReference

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Front tread

142 cmReference

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Rear tread

162 cmReference

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Shipping

5230 kgReference

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Max front axle

4536 kgReference

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Max rear axle

6350 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

Height (steering wheel)

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182 cmReference

Shipping weight

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6463 kgReference

Ground clearance

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32 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

426 cmReference

44 cmReference

Dump angle

129 cmReference

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Attachment overview

International Backhoe

Backhoe type

International BackhoeReference

BackhoeReference

Transport height

403 cmReference

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Digging depth

426 cmReference

44 cmReference

Reach from pivot

548 cmReference

52 cmReference

Loading height

389 cmReference

32 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

178°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

4626 kgReference

4771 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2783 kgReference

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Transmission

Gears

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infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

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.