Compare/International Harvester 270A vs International Harvester 3800

International Harvester 270A vs International Harvester 3800

Verdict: International Harvester 270A vs International Harvester 3800

The International Harvester 270A and the International Harvester 3800 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 3800 leads on rated power with 94 hp against 77 hp. International Harvester 3800 is the lighter machine (6,804 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 1966). In short: choose the International Harvester 3800 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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Rated power

77 hp

94 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Partially-synchronized transmission with torque converter.Reference

gasolineReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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40 (gas)Reference

Drive

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4x4 4WDReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

57.4 kWReference

70.1 kWReference

Displacement

4.4 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 140 mmReference

94 x 112 mmReference

Power

57.4 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

9.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gear Shipping

6316 kgReference

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Type

torque converterReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

2 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

hydrostaticReference

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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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Total flow

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128.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

13925 to 14070 poundsReference

6804 kgReference

Front tire

11L-16Reference

14.0-24Reference

Rear tire

18.4-24Reference

14.0-24Reference

Industrial front

11L-16Reference

14.0-24Reference

Industrial rear

18.4-24Reference

14.0-24Reference

Length

481 cmReference

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Width

210 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

276 cmReference

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Height (backhoe)

393 cmReference

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Front tread

157 cmReference

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Rear tread

163 cmReference

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Hydro Shipping

6382 kgReference

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Max front axle

6123 kgReference

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Max rear axle

6350 kgReference

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Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

482 cmReference

457 cmReference

Dump angle

119 cmReference

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270A Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on top of the right-side frame rail next to the engine.Reference

Serial number plate on the lower right front of the operator area.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

International Backhoe

Backhoe type

International BackhoeReference

Transport height

393 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

482 cmReference

457 cmReference

Reach from pivot

579 cmReference

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Loading height

350 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

179°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

4659 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

2849 kgReference

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Variants

3800

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backhoeReference

3850

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wheel loaderReference

3800 Serial Numbers

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.