Compare/International Harvester 3444 vs International Harvester 3500A

International Harvester 3444 vs International Harvester 3500A

Verdict: International Harvester 3444 vs International Harvester 3500A

The International Harvester 3444 and the International Harvester 3500A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 3500A leads on rated power with 53 hp against 44 hp. International Harvester 3444 is the lighter machine (2,585 kg vs 6,463 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 3500A holds more fuel (90.8 L vs 51.9 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 3500A is the newer design (1972 vs 1970). In short: choose the International Harvester 3500A for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 3444 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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International Harvester

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Rated power

44 hp

53 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 35% faster than forward.Reference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

51.9 LReference

90.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

32.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

29.1 kWReference

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Diesel Drawbar (claimed)

24.3 kWReference

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Gas Drawbar (claimed)

23.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

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Power (net)

29.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

32.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

22.6:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2400Reference

Idle RPM

900-2000Reference

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Torque

153.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

6.2 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

13.2 LReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Engine

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59.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.9 kWReference

Power

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59.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission

Hydra ShuttleReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Diesel PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Gas PTO (claimed)

27.2 kWReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Steering flow

34.1 lpmReference

10.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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39.5 kWReference

Total flow

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113.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

208 cmReference

Weight

2585 kgReference

6463 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

17.5L-24Reference

Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

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Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

18.4-24Reference

Length

441 cmReference

445 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

154 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

353 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

35 cmReference

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Front tread

137 cmReference

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Rear tread

152/162 cmReference

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Shipping

2585 kgReference

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Max front axle

4536 kgReference

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Max rear axle

4082 kgReference

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Ag front

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11L-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-24Reference

Height (ROPS)

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281 cmReference

Shipping weight

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6463 kgReference

Ground clearance

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32 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

384 cmReference

44 cmReference

Dump angle

109 cmReference

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Attachment overview

International 3121 Backhoe

Backhoe type

International 3141 BackhoeReference

BackhoeReference

Transport height

383 cmReference

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Digging depth

443 cmReference

44 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

434 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

548 cmReference

52 cmReference

Loading height

367 cmReference

32 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

173°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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International 3131 Backhoe

International 3141 Backhoe

Speeds

Electrical

Charging amps

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32Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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172Reference

Backhoe

Bucket force

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4771 kgReference

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.