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International Harvester 2514B vs International Harvester 280A
Verdict: International Harvester 2514B vs International Harvester 280A
The International Harvester 2514B and the International Harvester 280A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 280A leads on rated power with 97 hp against 80 hp. International Harvester 280A is the lighter machine (8,096 kg vs 10,602 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 280A is the newer design (1978 vs 1974). In short: choose the International Harvester 280A for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 2514B 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
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International Harvester
85
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
80 hp
97 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
gasolineReference
Full power shift transmission with torque converter.Reference
Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
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
72.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
52.2 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
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
5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 112 mmReference
98 x 129 mmReference
Power (net)
49.2 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
55.2 kWReference
72.3 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Compression
7.3:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2400 (hydro)Reference
2300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
34.1 LReference
14.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
16.1 LReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Pre-heating
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ether injectionReference
Starter
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electricReference
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
3 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
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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
power shiftReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
68.1 lpmReference
166.5 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
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117.3 LReference
Capacity
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117.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
229 cmReference
Weight
10602 to 10865 poundsReference
8096 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
14-17.5Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
18.4x24Reference
Industrial front
11L-16Reference
15-19.5Reference
Industrial rear
17.5L-24Reference
20.5x25Reference
Width
190 cmReference
219 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
137 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
391 cmReference
371 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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754 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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277 cmReference
Front tread
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172 cmReference
Rear tread
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172 cmReference
Max front axle
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9979 kgReference
Max rear axle
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8210 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
441 cmReference
495 cmReference
Dump angle
129 cmReference
124 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
37Reference
60Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
International Backhoe
Backhoe type
International BackhoeReference
International BackhoeReference
Transport height
391 cmReference
371 cmReference
Bucket width
60 cmReference
76 cmReference
Digging depth
441 cmReference
495 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
431 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
546 cmReference
607 cmReference
Loading height
378 cmReference
325 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
178°Reference
171°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
5136 kgReference
5694 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2876 kgReference
3219 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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143.8 LReference
280A 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.