Compare/International Harvester 340 vs International Harvester 500E

International Harvester 340 vs International Harvester 500E

Verdict: International Harvester 340 vs International Harvester 500E

The International Harvester 340 and the International Harvester 500E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 340 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 44 hp. International Harvester 340 is the lighter machine (3,900 kg vs 10,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 500E is the newer design (1974 vs 1958). In short: choose the International Harvester 340 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 500E 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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Rated power

47 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Differential lock

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bull gearReference

Variants

IH 340

utilityReference

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Farmall 340

row-cropReference

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T-340

crawlerReference

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International 340

industrialReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

56.8 LReference

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Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Gas Drawbar (claimed)

24.2 kWReference

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Diesel Drawbar (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 103 mmReference

98 x 111 mmReference

Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Compression

7.6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2500Reference

Idle RPM

900-2000Reference

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Torque

173.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

15.1 LReference

Engine (net)

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32.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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32.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

279.4mm dry discReference

Transmission

Fast ReverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gas PTO (claimed)

26.2 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

102.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Type

mechanical shuttleReference

gearReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1747Reference

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Hydraulic system

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20.8 LReference

Capacity

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20.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

186 cmReference

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Weight

782 kgReference

10700 to 12670 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

12.4/11-28Reference

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Industrial front

5.50-16Reference

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Industrial rear

12.4/11-28Reference

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Length

297 cmReference

258 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

149 cmReference

162 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

33 cmReference

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Rear axle

63 mmReference

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Front tread

132 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 193 cmReference

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Gas Shipping

1769 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

1832 kgReference

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Gas Operating

1964 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

2027 kgReference

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Height (ROPS)

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228 cmReference

Shipping weight

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5747 kgReference

Gauge

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127 cmReference

International Harvester 340 attachments

Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

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Speed

949.45 meters/minReference

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Fuel

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104.1 LReference

Attachment overview

International Wagner 65 Backhoe

Backhoe type

International Wagner 1250 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

276 cmReference

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Digging depth

381 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

467 cmReference

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Loading height

243 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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International Wagner 95 Backhoe

International Wagner 1250 Backhoe

Speeds

International Harvester 500E attachments

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Battery AH

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135Reference

International Harvester 500E Tracks

Length on ground

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172 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.1 m²Reference

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.