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International Harvester 270A vs International Harvester 3444
Verdict: International Harvester 270A vs International Harvester 3444
The International Harvester 270A and the International Harvester 3444 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 44 hp. International Harvester 3444 is the lighter machine (2,585 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 1970). In short: choose the International Harvester 270A for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 3444 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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International Harvester
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International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
77 hp
44 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
Partially-synchronized transmission with torque converter.Reference
With 14.9-24 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 35% faster than forward.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Final drives
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bull gearReference
Engine
Engine
57.4 kWReference
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Displacement
4.4 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 140 mmReference
89 x 102 mmReference
Power
57.4 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2400Reference
2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.5 LReference
6.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
9.5 LReference
Fuel tank
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51.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
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32.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
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29.1 kWReference
Diesel Drawbar (claimed)
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24.3 kWReference
Gas Drawbar (claimed)
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23.4 kWReference
Power (net)
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29.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
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32.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Compression
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22.6:1Reference
Idle RPM
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900-2000Reference
Torque
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153.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Pre-heating
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glow plugsReference
Transmission
Gear Shipping
6316 kgReference
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Type
torque converterReference
power shuttleReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
6 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
Hydra ShuttleReference
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
137.9 barReference
Hydro Pump flow
124.9 lpmReference
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Gear Pump flow
128.7 lpmReference
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Diesel PTO (claimed)
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26.8 kWReference
Gas PTO (claimed)
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27.2 kWReference
Pump flow
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64.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
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34.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IReference
Rear PTO
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liveReference
Clutch
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279.4mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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540@2000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
184 cmReference
Weight
13925 to 14070 poundsReference
2585 kgReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Industrial front
11L-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Industrial rear
18.4-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Length
481 cmReference
441 cmReference
Width
210 cmReference
170 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
276 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
393 cmReference
353 cmReference
Front tread
157 cmReference
137 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
4082 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
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154 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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33 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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35 cmReference
Shipping
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2585 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
482 cmReference
384 cmReference
Dump angle
119 cmReference
109 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
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Attachment overview
International Backhoe
Backhoe type
International BackhoeReference
International 3141 BackhoeReference
Transport height
393 cmReference
383 cmReference
Bucket width
60 cmReference
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Digging depth
482 cmReference
443 cmReference
Reach from pivot
579 cmReference
548 cmReference
Loading height
350 cmReference
367 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
179°Reference
173°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
4659 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
2849 kgReference
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International 3121 Backhoe
2-Foot flat digging depth
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434 cmReference
International 3131 Backhoe
International 3141 Backhoe
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.