Compare/International Harvester 300 vs International Harvester A-414

International Harvester 300 vs International Harvester A-414

Verdict: International Harvester 300 vs International Harvester A-414

The International Harvester 300 and the International Harvester A-414 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 300 leads on rated power with 38 hp against 37 hp. International Harvester A-414 is the lighter machine (1,764 kg vs 1,956 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester A-414 is the newer design (1962 vs 1955). In short: choose the International Harvester 300 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester A-414 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

38 hp

37 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Gear 1 used for power test.Reference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

Total built

29,077 (Farmall)Reference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

Farmall 300

row-crop tractorReference

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HI-CLEAR

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high-crop optionReference

Engine

Plows

3-bottomReference

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Drawbar (tested)

28.6 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

31.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 108 mmReference

89 x 102 mmReference

Compression

8.75:1Reference

22:1Reference

Rated RPM

1750Reference

2000Reference

Idle RPM

900-2000Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

15.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.1 LReference

9.8 LReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Belt power (max)

31.8 kWReference

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Max power

28.6 kWReference

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Engine

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29.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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24.7 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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26.8 kWReference

Power

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29.8 kWReference

Torque

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155.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

International Harvestor Torque AmplifierReference

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Capacities

Fuel

42.6 LReference

41.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

12.3 LReference

9.8 LReference

Capacity

12.3 LReference

9.8 LReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Rear PTO

independent (with TA)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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27.4 kWReference

Pressure

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151.7 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Engine RPM

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745@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

190 cmReference

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Weight

1956 kgReference

1764 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

10-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

12-28Reference

13.6x38 (HI-CLEAR)Reference

Length

302 cmReference

290 cmReference

Width

165 cmReference

157 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

149 cmReference

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Operating weight

1956 kgReference

1764 kgReference

Ballasted weight

2995 kgReference

2209 kgReference

Ground clearance

52 cmReference

43 cmReference

Height

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156 cmReference

International Harvester 300 attachments

300 Serial Number Location

300 Serial Numbers

1955

501Reference

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1956

20219Reference

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Final

33664Reference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Battery volts

12 (LP gas)Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

17.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1986 kgReference

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International Harvester A-414 attachments

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.