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International Harvester 274 vs International Harvester 284
Verdict: International Harvester 274 vs International Harvester 284
The International Harvester 274 and the International Harvester 284 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 274 leads on rated power with 27 hp against 26 hp. International Harvester 274 is the lighter machine (1,233 kg vs 2,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 274 is the newer design (1979 vs 1976). In short: choose the International Harvester 274 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 284 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
27 hp
26 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
KomatsuReference
With 12.4/10-24 rear tires.Reference
With 11.2/10-24 rear tires.Reference
Distributor
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International HarvesterReference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WDReference
Engine
Engine
22.4 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 100 mmReference
83 x 100 mmReference
Power
22.4 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Idle RPM
600-2760Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
6.8 LReference
6.8 LReference
Oil capacity
12.9 LReference
12.9 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
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15.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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16.4 kWReference
Compression
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8.6:1Reference
Torque
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88.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1700Reference
Starter power
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0.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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20.5 kWReference
Max power
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16.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
sliding gearReference
sliding gearReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
8.5-inch dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
20.4 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
12.9 LReference
12.9 LReference
Capacity
12.9 LReference
12.9 LReference
Pressure
128.0 barReference
132.4 barReference
Pump flow
21.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2160Reference
1000@2408Reference
Diesel PTO (claimed)
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20.4 kWReference
Gasoline PTO (claimed)
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19.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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20.5 kWReference
Total flow
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22.7 lpmReference
Control
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position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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907 kgReference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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17.8 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
32.9 LReference
32.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
184 cmReference
174 cmReference
Weight
1233 kgReference
2050 to 2740 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
12.4-24Reference
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Ag front
5.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
12.4-24Reference
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Length
277 cmReference
301 cmReference
Width
147 cmReference
140 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
172 cmReference
141 cmReference
Ground clearance
58 cmReference
35 cmReference
Front tread
114 to 163 cmReference
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Rear tread
113 to 164 cmReference
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2WD Rear tire
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11.2-24Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
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20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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13.6-16Reference
Height (exhaust)
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183 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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42 cmReference
Gas Shipping
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929 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
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1029 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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1205 kgReference
Gas Operating
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1102 kgReference
Diesel Operating
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1242 kgReference
Ballasted
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1632 kgReference
274 Serial Number Location
274 Serial Numbers
1979
502Reference
12425 (gasoline)Reference
1980
670Reference
1211 (4WD diesel)Reference
1981
8306Reference
2267 (4WD diesel)Reference
1982
8948Reference
2999 (2WD diesel)Reference
1983
9556Reference
3803 (4WD diesel)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Gas Charging amps
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35Reference
Diesel Charging amps
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20Reference
Speeds
284 Serial Number Location
284 Serial Numbers
1976
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8005 (gasoline)Reference
1977
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8125 (gasoline)Reference
1978
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10705 (gasoline)Reference
1984
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4511 (4WD diesel)Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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6.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
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1144 kgReference
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.