Compare/International Harvester 353 vs International Harvester 424

International Harvester 353 vs International Harvester 424

Verdict: International Harvester 353 vs International Harvester 424

The International Harvester 353 and the International Harvester 424 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 353 leads on rated power with 38 hp against 37 hp. International Harvester 353 is the lighter machine (1,724 kg vs 1,839 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 353 is the newer design (1967 vs 1964). In short: choose the International Harvester 353 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 424 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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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

38 hp

37 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 16 - 23, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 911 fileReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Factories

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Louisville, Kentucky, USAReference

Original price

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$3,300 (1967)Reference

Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

28.3 kWReference

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Engine (net)

26.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

89 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

26.5 kWReference

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Power (gross)

28.3 kWReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

23.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

2000Reference

Torque

143.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1350Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.5 LReference

18.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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53.0 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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23.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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27.5 kWReference

Max power

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23.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 6 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Type

creeperReference

sliding gearReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

12.9 LReference

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Capacity

12.9 LReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear lift

1759 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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27.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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27.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

177 cmReference

Weight

1724 kgReference

1839 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2/10-28Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

11-36Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

308 cmReference

307 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

152 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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Front tread

121 to 185 cmReference

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Rear tread

128 to 187 cmReference

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Height

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144 cmReference

International Harvester 424 attachments

424 Serial Number Location

424 Serial Numbers

1964

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501Reference

1965

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1402Reference

1966

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7841Reference

1967

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13627Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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10.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2437 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.