Compare/International Harvester 3434 vs International Harvester 500E

International Harvester 3434 vs International Harvester 500E

Verdict: International Harvester 3434 vs International Harvester 500E

The International Harvester 3434 and the International Harvester 500E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 500E leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. International Harvester 3434 is the lighter machine (6,190 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 1966). In short: choose the International Harvester 500E 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

Drive

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crawlerReference

Differential lock

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bull gearReference

Variants

434

utility tractorReference

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3434

industrial tractorReference

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Engine

32.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

98 x 111 mmReference

Power

32.1 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

direct injectionReference

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

Engine (net)

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32.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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32.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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15.1 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

Pump flow

73.1 lpmReference

102.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Hydraulic system

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20.8 LReference

Capacity

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20.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

187 cmReference

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Weight

4263 kgReference

10700 to 12670 poundsReference

Length

498 cmReference

258 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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162 cmReference

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 3434 attachments

Attachment overview

International B-1 Backhoe

Backhoe type

International 43-2 Side-Shift BackhoeReference

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Transport height

330 cmReference

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Digging depth

342 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

447 cmReference

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Loading height

322 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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International 43-2 Side-Shift Backhoe

Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Bucket force

3027 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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104.1 LReference

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

Width

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162 cmReference

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.