Compare/International Harvester 3434 vs International Harvester 500C

International Harvester 3434 vs International Harvester 500C

Verdict: International Harvester 3434 vs International Harvester 500C

The International Harvester 3434 and the International Harvester 500C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 500C leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. International Harvester 3434 is the lighter machine (6,190 kg vs 9,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 500C is the newer design (1969 vs 1966). In short: choose the International Harvester 500C for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 3434 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

43 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

4-cylinderReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Variants

434

utility tractorReference

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3434

industrial tractorReference

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500C

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industrial crawlerReference

500C Loader

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loader-crawlerReference

Engine

32.1 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

86 x 103 mmReference

Power

32.1 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2500Reference

Torque

162.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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75.7 LReference

Compression

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7.6:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

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11.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

Pump flow

73.1 lpmReference

102.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

187 cmReference

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Weight

4263 kgReference

4354 kgReference

Length

498 cmReference

258 cmReference

510 dozer length

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325 cmReference

511 dozer length

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325 cmReference

512 dozer length

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336 cmReference

Width

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157 cmReference

Height (hood)

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162 cmReference

Gauge

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127 cmReference

International Harvester 3434 attachments

Attachment overview

International B-1 Backhoe

Backhoe type

International 43-2 Side-Shift BackhoeReference

International 3122 BackhoeReference

Transport height

330 cmReference

355 cmReference

Digging depth

342 cmReference

384 cmReference

Reach from pivot

447 cmReference

485 cmReference

Loading height

322 cmReference

307 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

International 43-2 Side-Shift Backhoe

Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Bucket force

3027 kgReference

3974 kgReference

International Harvester 500C attachments

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Diesel Batteries

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2Reference

Gas Batteries

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1Reference

Diesel Battery volts

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6Reference

Gas Battery volts

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12Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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135Reference

Gas Battery AH

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60Reference

International 3124 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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375 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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178°Reference

Dipperstick force

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2385 kgReference

International 3122 Backhoe

International Harvester 500C Tracks

Size

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10::::rubberReference

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.