Compare/International Harvester 384 vs International Harvester T-5

International Harvester 384 vs International Harvester T-5

Verdict: International Harvester 384 vs International Harvester T-5

The International Harvester 384 and the International Harvester T-5 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 36 hp. International Harvester 384 is the lighter machine (1,921 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 384 is the newer design (1977 vs 1959). 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

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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

36 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Factories

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Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

83 x 103 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2000Reference

Idle RPM

520-2325Reference

425-2200Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

35.3 LReference

29.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.2 LReference

11.4 LReference

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

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 2 reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Torque-AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

35.2 LReference

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Type

unsynchronized gearReference

shuttleReference

Capacity

35.2 LReference

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Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

1179 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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

Capacities

Fuel

45.4 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

1921 kgReference

2703 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

332 cmReference

266 cmReference

Width

169 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

149 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1921 kgReference

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Ground clearance

46 cmReference

30 cmReference

Height

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116 cmReference

Gauge

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172 cmReference

384 Serial Number Location

384 Serial Numbers

1978

501Reference

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1979

1664Reference

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1980

2508Reference

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1981

3818Reference

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1982

4530Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging amps

28Reference

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Battery CCA

605Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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

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.