Compare/International Harvester 284 vs International Harvester D-324

International Harvester 284 vs International Harvester D-324

Verdict: International Harvester 284 vs International Harvester D-324

The International Harvester 284 and the International Harvester D-324 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 284 leads on rated power with 26 hp against 24 hp. International Harvester D-324 is the lighter machine (1,315 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 284 is the newer design (1976 vs 1956). In short: choose the International Harvester 284 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester D-324 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

26 hp

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

International HarvesterReference

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Manufacturer

KomatsuReference

International HarvesterReference

With 11.2/10-24 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

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Total built

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24,490Reference

Engine

22.4 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

15.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

16.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 100 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

22.4 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Compression

8.6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

1900Reference

Torque

88.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1700Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter power

0.8 kWReference

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Oil capacity

12.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

6.8 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

20.5 kWReference

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Max power

16.4 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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30.3 LReference

Transmission

sliding gearReference

International Harvester AgriomaticReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Type

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partial power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Diesel PTO (claimed)

20.4 kWReference

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Gasoline PTO (claimed)

19.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

20.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

12.9 LReference

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Capacity

12.9 LReference

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Pressure

132.4 barReference

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Total flow

22.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

907 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2408Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

17.8 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

32.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

174 cmReference

187 cmReference

Weight

2050 to 2740 poundsReference

1315 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

4.50x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20x8.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Length

301 cmReference

274 cmReference

Width

140 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

141 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

183 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

42 cmReference

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Gas Shipping

929 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

1029 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

1205 kgReference

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Gas Operating

1102 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

1242 kgReference

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Ballasted

1632 kgReference

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Rear tire

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8.00x32Reference

Ag front

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5.50x16Reference

Ag rear

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10.00x28Reference

284 Serial Number Location

284 Serial Numbers

1976

8005 (gasoline)Reference

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1977

8125 (gasoline)Reference

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1978

10705 (gasoline)Reference

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1979

12425 (gasoline)Reference

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1980

1211 (4WD diesel)Reference

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1981

2267 (4WD diesel)Reference

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1982

2999 (2WD diesel)Reference

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1983

3803 (4WD diesel)Reference

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1984

4511 (4WD diesel)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Gas Charging amps

35Reference

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Diesel Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

6.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1144 kgReference

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Speeds

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.