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International Harvester 353 vs International Harvester 444
Verdict: International Harvester 353 vs International Harvester 444
The International Harvester 353 and the International Harvester 444 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 38 hp. International Harvester 353 is the lighter machine (1,724 kg vs 3,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
38 hp
38 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears with high and low ranges, forward/reverse shuttle lever.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Final drives
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bull gearReference
Steering
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powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
28.3 kWReference
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Engine (net)
26.5 kWReference
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Displacement
2.5 LReference
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
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Rated RPM
1900Reference
2000Reference
Torque
143.7 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1350Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
34.5 LReference
6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.0 LReference
9.5 LReference
Engine
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31.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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24.6 kWReference
Plows
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3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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24.6 kWReference
Power
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31.3 kWReference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Fuel system
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indirect injectionReference
Pre-heating
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glow plugsReference
Power at rated engine speed
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28.4 kWReference
Max power
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24.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 6 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
254mm dry discReference
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Type
creeperReference
shuttleReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.2 LReference
53.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
12.9 LReference
30.3 LReference
Capacity
12.9 LReference
30.3 LReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
Rear lift
1759 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Gas PTO (claimed)
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28.3 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)
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27.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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28.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
177 cmReference
Weight
1724 kgReference
3800 to 4200 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
11.2/10-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
11-36Reference
13.6-28Reference
Length
308 cmReference
307 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
152 cmReference
147 cmReference
Ground clearance
37 cmReference
45 cmReference
Front tread
121 to 185 cmReference
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Rear tread
128 to 187 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
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43 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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35 cmReference
Gas Shipping
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1723 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
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1778 kgReference
Gas Operating
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1846 kgReference
Diesel Operating
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1905 kgReference
Ballasted
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3120 kgReference
International Harvester 444 attachments
444 Serial Number Location
444 Serial Numbers
1967
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501Reference
1968
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1190Reference
1969
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5720Reference
1970
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9010Reference
1971
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12357Reference
Final
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13407Reference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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32Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
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2492 kgReference
Speeds
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.