Compare/International Harvester 374 vs International Harvester T-5

International Harvester 374 vs International Harvester T-5

Verdict: International Harvester 374 vs International Harvester T-5

The International Harvester 374 and the International Harvester T-5 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester T-5 leads on rated power with 36 hp against 35 hp. International Harvester 374 is the lighter machine (2,231 kg vs 2,703 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 374 is the newer design (1976 vs 1959). In short: choose the International Harvester T-5 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 374 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

35 hp

36 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Four gears, plus two reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

617Reference

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Factories

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Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

26.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

83 x 103 mmReference

Power

26.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1600Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel tank

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60.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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26.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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21.3 kWReference

Compression

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7.4:1Reference

Idle RPM

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425-2200Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Oil capacity

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29.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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11.4 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.584 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.508 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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26.9 kWReference

Max power

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21.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

Type

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shuttleReference

Transmission

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Torque-AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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26.9 kWReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Engine RPM

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980@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

2231 kgReference

2703 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

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Rear tire

12.4/11x28Reference

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Ag front

6.00x16Reference

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Ag rear

12.4/11x32Reference

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Length

299 cmReference

266 cmReference

Height (hood)

146 cmReference

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Height (cab)

223 cmReference

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Operating weight

2231 kgReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

30 cmReference

Front tread

121 to 193 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Height

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116 cmReference

Gauge

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172 cmReference

374 Serial Numbers

1976

501Reference

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Final

1117Reference

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Variants

T-5

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gasolineReference

TD-5

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dieselReference

T-5 Serial Numbers

1959

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501Reference

1960

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1345Reference

1961

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2215Reference

International Harvester T-5 Tracks

Width

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198 cmReference

Length on ground

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172 cmReference

Area on ground

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0.9 m²Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3370 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.