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International Harvester 254 vs Simplicity 9523
Verdict: International Harvester 254 vs Simplicity 9523
The International Harvester 254 and the Simplicity 9523 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. International Harvester 254 is the lighter machine (798 kg vs 827 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 254 is the newer design (1982 vs 1978). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
21 hp
21 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
International HarvesterReference
SimplicityReference
Manufacturer
MitsubishiReference
HinomotoReference
With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference
Four gears, plus reverse, with high, low, and creeper ranges.Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
17.9 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Displacement
1.1 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 78 mmReference
92 x 95 mmReference
Power
17.9 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
2800Reference
2500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
25.0 LReference
20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
4.9 LReference
5.0 LReference
Fuel system
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Kiki NP-PE injection pumpReference
Air cleaner
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dry elementReference
Compression
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23:1Reference
Idle RPM
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750-2750Reference
Firing order
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1-2Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch
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215mm dry discReference
Oil type
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Type 1685092Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
15.7 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
25.0 LReference
20.8 LReference
Capacity
25.0 LReference
20.8 LReference
Pump flow
15.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
1Reference
IReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
continuousReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1250Reference
540Reference
Total flow
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20.6 lpmReference
Control
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position controlReference
Engine RPM
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540@2320Reference
Capacities
Fuel
20.8 LReference
26.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
152 cmReference
151 cmReference
Weight
798 kgReference
827 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
4.00x12Reference
Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
9.5x24Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
4.00x12Reference
Ag rear
11.2-24Reference
11.2x24Reference
Length
287 cmReference
251 cmReference
Width
116 cmReference
121 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
136 cmReference
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2WD Shipping weight
798 kgReference
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Ground clearance
36 cmReference
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Lawn/turf front
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20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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13.6-16Reference
Shipping weight
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827 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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32 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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35 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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34 cmReference
Front tread
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94/112 cmReference
Rear tread
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93/105 cmReference
Steering wheel
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130 cmReference
254 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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Hitachi LR115-58 alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Charging volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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70Reference
Speeds
Variants
5020
—
similar Allis Chalmers modelReference
E230
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similar Hinomoto modelReference
Simplicity 9523 attachments
9523 Serial Number Location
Questions
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
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152 cmReference
Simplicity 9523 Height
Hood
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108 cmReference
Exhaust
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192 cmReference
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.