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International Harvester 270A vs International Harvester 3400A
Verdict: International Harvester 270A vs International Harvester 3400A
The International Harvester 270A and the International Harvester 3400A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 270A leads on rated power with 77 hp against 60 hp. International Harvester 270A is the newer design (1978 vs 1972). In short: choose the International Harvester 270A for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 3400A 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
77 hp
60 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
Partially-synchronized transmission with torque converter.Reference
Four gears in two ranges.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
57.4 kWReference
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Displacement
4.4 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 140 mmReference
90 x 112 mmReference
Power
57.4 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.5 LReference
6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
10.9 LReference
Fuel tank
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90.8 LReference
Engine (gross)
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44.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
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39.5 kWReference
Gas Drawbar (claimed)
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23.9 kWReference
Diesel Drawbar (claimed)
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22.4 kWReference
Power (net)
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39.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
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44.7 kWReference
Idle RPM
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900-2400Reference
Compression
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7.2:1Reference
Transmission
Gear Shipping
6316 kgReference
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Type
torque converterReference
gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
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Clutch
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dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
70.0 LReference
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Capacity
70.0 LReference
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Pressure
168.9 barReference
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Hydro Pump flow
124.9 lpmReference
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Gear Pump flow
128.7 lpmReference
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Gas PTO (claimed)
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29.8 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)
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28.3 kWReference
Total flow
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95.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
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10.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
204 cmReference
Weight
13925 to 14070 poundsReference
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Front tire
11L-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Industrial front
11L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
Industrial rear
18.4-24Reference
17.5L-24Reference
Length
481 cmReference
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Width
210 cmReference
180 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
276 cmReference
281 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
393 cmReference
406 cmReference
Front tread
157 cmReference
157 cmReference
Rear tread
163 cmReference
152/162 cmReference
Hydro Shipping
6382 kgReference
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Max front axle
6123 kgReference
4536 kgReference
Max rear axle
6350 kgReference
5443 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
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167 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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32 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
482 cmReference
436 cmReference
Dump angle
119 cmReference
114 cmReference
270A Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on top of the right-side frame rail next to the engine.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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32Reference
Battery AH
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172 (diesel)Reference
Attachment overview
International Backhoe
Backhoe type
International BackhoeReference
International BackhoeReference
Transport height
393 cmReference
406 cmReference
Bucket width
60 cmReference
60 cmReference
Digging depth
482 cmReference
436 cmReference
Reach from pivot
579 cmReference
553 cmReference
Loading height
350 cmReference
386 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
179°Reference
178°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
4659 kgReference
5136 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2849 kgReference
2876 kgReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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434 cmReference
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.