Compare/International Harvester 280A vs International Harvester 3800

International Harvester 280A vs International Harvester 3800

Verdict: International Harvester 280A vs International Harvester 3800

The International Harvester 280A and the International Harvester 3800 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 280A leads on rated power with 97 hp against 94 hp. International Harvester 3800 is the lighter machine (6,804 kg vs 8,096 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 280A is the newer design (1978 vs 1966). In short: choose the International Harvester 280A for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 3800 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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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

97 hp

94 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Full power shift transmission with torque converter.Reference

gasolineReference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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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

Engine (gross)

72.3 kWReference

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Engine (net)

67.1 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

94 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

67.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

72.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

14.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

16.1 LReference

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Engine

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70.1 kWReference

Power

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67.1 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

power shiftReference

torque converterReference

Gears

3 forward and 2 reverseReference

2 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

143.8 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

117.3 LReference

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Capacity

117.3 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

166.5 lpmReference

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Total flow

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128.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

229 cmReference

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Weight

8096 kgReference

6804 kgReference

Front tire

14-17.5Reference

14.0-24Reference

Rear tire

18.4x24Reference

14.0-24Reference

Industrial front

15-19.5Reference

14.0-24Reference

Industrial rear

20.5x25Reference

14.0-24Reference

Length

754 cmReference

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Width

219 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

277 cmReference

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Height (backhoe)

371 cmReference

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Front tread

172 cmReference

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Rear tread

172 cmReference

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Max front axle

9979 kgReference

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Max rear axle

8210 kgReference

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Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

495 cmReference

457 cmReference

Dump angle

124 cmReference

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280A 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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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

International Backhoe

Backhoe type

International BackhoeReference

Transport height

371 cmReference

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Bucket width

76 cmReference

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Digging depth

495 cmReference

457 cmReference

Reach from pivot

607 cmReference

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Loading height

325 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

171°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

5694 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

3219 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.