Compare/International Harvester 250A vs International Harvester 3800

International Harvester 250A vs International Harvester 3800

Verdict: International Harvester 250A vs International Harvester 3800

The International Harvester 250A and the International Harvester 3800 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 3800 leads on rated power with 94 hp against 80 hp. International Harvester 250A is the lighter machine (5,230 kg vs 6,804 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 1966). In short: choose the International Harvester 3800 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 250A if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

80 hp

94 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

gasolineReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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40 (gas)Reference

Drive

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4x4 4WDReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

3800

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backhoeReference

3850

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wheel loaderReference

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

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

94 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

52.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

59.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

9.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

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Engine

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70.1 kWReference

Power

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67.1 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

53.0 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

torque converterReference

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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Total flow

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128.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

5230 kgReference

6804 kgReference

Front tire

11L-16Reference

14.0-24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

14.0-24Reference

Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

14.0-24Reference

Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

14.0-24Reference

Width

205 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

254 cmReference

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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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Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

426 cmReference

457 cmReference

Dump angle

129 cmReference

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Attachment overview

International Backhoe

Backhoe type

International BackhoeReference

Transport height

403 cmReference

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Digging depth

426 cmReference

457 cmReference

Reach from pivot

548 cmReference

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Loading height

389 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

178°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

4626 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

2783 kgReference

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Transmission

Gears

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2 forward and reverseReference

3800 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the lower right front of the operator area.Reference

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.