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International Harvester 2514B vs International Harvester 270A
Verdict: International Harvester 2514B vs International Harvester 270A
The International Harvester 2514B and the International Harvester 270A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 2514B leads on rated power with 80 hp against 77 hp. International Harvester 2514B is the lighter machine (10,602 kg vs 13,925 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 270A is the newer design (1978 vs 1974). In short: choose the International Harvester 2514B for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 270A 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
77 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
gasolineReference
Partially-synchronized transmission with torque converter.Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Variants
2500B
utility tractorReference
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2505B
utility loaderReference
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2510B
Pay loaderReference
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2514B
loader-backhoeReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
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Engine (gross)
59.7 kWReference
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Engine (net)
52.2 kWReference
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Gas hydro Drawbar (claimed)
29.1 kWReference
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Diesel hydro Drawbar (claimed)
31.3 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 112 mmReference
100 x 140 mmReference
Power (net)
49.2 kWReference
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Power (gross)
55.2 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Compression
7.3:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2400 (hydro)Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
34.1 LReference
9.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
13.2 LReference
Engine
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57.4 kWReference
Power
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57.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gas gear Drawbar (claimed)
33.6 kWReference
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Diesel gear Drawbar (claimed)
33.6 kWReference
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Gas gear Shipping
4809 kgReference
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Diesel gear Shipping
4843 kgReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gear Shipping
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6316 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gas hydro PTO (claimed)
37.3 kWReference
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Gas gear PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
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Diesel hydro PTO (claimed)
39.5 kWReference
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Diesel gear PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
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Type
reverserReference
torque converterReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
168.9 barReference
Pump flow
68.1 lpmReference
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Hydraulic system
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70.0 LReference
Capacity
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70.0 LReference
Hydro Pump flow
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124.9 lpmReference
Gear Pump flow
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128.7 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
10602 to 10865 poundsReference
13925 to 14070 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
18.4-24Reference
Industrial front
11L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
Industrial rear
17.5L-24Reference
18.4-24Reference
Width
190 cmReference
210 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
137 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
391 cmReference
393 cmReference
Ground clearance
22 cmReference
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Gas hydro Shipping
4894 kgReference
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Diesel hydro Shipping
4928 kgReference
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Length
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481 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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276 cmReference
Front tread
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157 cmReference
Rear tread
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163 cmReference
Hydro Shipping
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6382 kgReference
Max front axle
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6123 kgReference
Max rear axle
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6350 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
441 cmReference
482 cmReference
Dump angle
129 cmReference
119 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
37Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
International Backhoe
Backhoe type
International BackhoeReference
International BackhoeReference
Transport height
391 cmReference
393 cmReference
Bucket width
60 cmReference
60 cmReference
Digging depth
441 cmReference
482 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
431 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
546 cmReference
579 cmReference
Loading height
378 cmReference
350 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
178°Reference
179°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
5136 kgReference
4659 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2876 kgReference
2849 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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90.8 LReference
270A Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on top of the right-side frame rail next to the engine.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.