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International Harvester 274 vs International Harvester B-250

Verdict: International Harvester 274 vs International Harvester B-250

The International Harvester 274 and the International Harvester B-250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester B-250 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 27 hp. International Harvester 274 is the lighter machine (1,233 kg vs 1,511 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 1956). In short: choose the International Harvester B-250 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 274 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 274 Tractor
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester B-250 Tractor
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
30 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
With 12.4/10-24 rear tires.Reference
With 10x28 rear tires.Reference
Engine
Engine
22.4 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 100 mmReference
86 x 102 mmReference
Power
22.4 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
1875Reference
Idle RPM
600-2760Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
6.8 LReference
10.0 LReference
Oil capacity
12.9 LReference
24.4 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
sliding gearReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
8.5-inch dry discReference
254mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
20.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
12.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Capacity
12.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Pressure
128.0 barReference
Pump flow
21.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@2160Reference
Type
gearReference
Capacities
Fuel
32.9 LReference
37.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
184 cmReference
187 cmReference
Weight
1233 kgReference
1511 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
5.50x16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-24Reference
10x28Reference
Ag front
5.50-16Reference
5.50x16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-24Reference
11x28Reference
Length
277 cmReference
283 cmReference
Width
147 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
172 cmReference
149 cmReference
Ground clearance
58 cmReference
Front tread
114 to 163 cmReference
150 to 144 cmReference
Rear tread
113 to 164 cmReference
162 to 223 cmReference
274 Serial Number Location
274 Serial Numbers
1979
502Reference
1980
670Reference
1981
8306Reference
1982
8948Reference
1983
9556Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Speeds
B-250 Serial Number Location
B-250 Serial Numbers
1956
501Reference
1957
3936Reference
1958
16027Reference
1959
23468Reference
1960
26898Reference
1961
29064Reference

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.

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