Compare/International Harvester 353 vs International Harvester D-439

International Harvester 353 vs International Harvester D-439

Verdict: International Harvester 353 vs International Harvester D-439

The International Harvester 353 and the International Harvester D-439 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester D-439 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. International Harvester D-439 is the lighter machine (1,584 kg vs 1,724 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 1962). In short: choose the International Harvester D-439 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 353 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

Fit score

Best match

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International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

38 hp

39 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 10-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Total built

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17,627Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

28.3 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

26.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

26.5 kWReference

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Power (gross)

28.3 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Compression

16:1Reference

19:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

Torque

143.7 NmReference

146.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1350Reference

1450Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.5 LReference

1.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.0 LReference

14.0 LReference

Fuel tank

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54.9 LReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 6 reverseReference

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Clutch

254mm dry discReference

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Type

creeperReference

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Transmission

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AgriomaticReference

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

Rear lift

1759 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

187 cmReference

Weight

1724 kgReference

1584 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

5.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2/10-28Reference

10-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

11-36Reference

Length

308 cmReference

293 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

164 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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156 cmReference

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.