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International Harvester 278 vs International Harvester I-4
Verdict: International Harvester 278 vs International Harvester I-4
The International Harvester 278 and the International Harvester I-4 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 278 is the newer design (1977 vs 1941). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
International Harvester
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
null hp
null hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a power shift (clutchless, on the move) from direct drive (DD) to a lower TA speed.Reference
gasolineReference
Total built
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24,377Reference
Original price
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$1,900Reference
Variants
784
farm tractorReference
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W-4
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standard-treadReference
H
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row-cropReference
Engine
Displacement
4.0 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 129 mmReference
86 x 108 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
15.5:1Reference
5.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
1650Reference
Oil capacity
34.1 LReference
5.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
16.1 LReference
Fuel tank
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66.2 LReference
Aux. fuel
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3.3 LReference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.330 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.432 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.432 mmReference
Transmission
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
sliding gearReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
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Speeds
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
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540Reference
Dimensions
Weight
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1913 kgReference
Ag front
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5.50-16Reference
Ag rear
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13-26Reference
Length
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287 cmReference
Width
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149 cmReference
Height
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203 cmReference
I-4 Serial Number Location
I-4 Serial Numbers
1940
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501Reference
1941
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943Reference
1942
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4056Reference
1943
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5693Reference
1944
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7593Reference
1945
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11171Reference
1946
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13934Reference
1947
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16022Reference
1948
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18880Reference
1949
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21912Reference
1950
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24470Reference
1951
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28167Reference
1952
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31214Reference
1953
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33067Reference
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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.