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International Harvester 385 vs International Harvester 500

Verdict: International Harvester 385 vs International Harvester 500

The International Harvester 385 and the International Harvester 500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 500 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 46 hp. International Harvester 385 is the lighter machine (4,869 kg vs 7,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 385 is the newer design (1985 vs 1965). In short: choose the International Harvester 500 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 385 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

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International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

46 hp

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

The IH Torque Amplifier adds a shift-on-the-move underdrive to the basic gear transmission.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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mechanical clutchesReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

34.3 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

32.1 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

86 x 103 mmReference

Power (net)

32.1 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

34.3 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

1-inch carburetorReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Idle RPM

650-2400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.1 LReference

12.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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60.2 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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23.3 kWReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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7.6:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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27.3 kWReference

Max power

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22.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

shuttleReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm cerametallic discReference

10-inch dry discReference

Transmission

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International HarvesterReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

26.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

42.8 lpmReference

64.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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27.8 kWReference

Engine RPM

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980@2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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Dimensions

Utility Wheelbase

200 cmReference

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Low-profile Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

4869 to 4929 poundsReference

3293 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

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Utility Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

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Utility Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

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Low-profile Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.00x10. Rear: 18.4x16.1Reference

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Utility Length

355 cmReference

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Low-profile Length

350 cmReference

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Utility Width

185 cmReference

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Low-profile Width

205 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

34 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

32 cmReference

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Utility Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Low-profile Front tread

142 to 193 cmReference

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Utility Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Low-profile Rear tread

162 cmReference

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Utility

2235 kgReference

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Low-profile

2208 kgReference

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Max rear axle

4199 kgReference

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Utility Steering wheel

154 cmReference

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Low-profile Steering wheel

143 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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170 cmReference

Length

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270 cmReference

Width

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152 cmReference

Height (hood)

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123 cmReference

385 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

93Reference

96 (diesel)Reference

International Harvester 385 Height

Utility ROPS

237 cmReference

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Low-profile ROPS

225 cmReference

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Speeds

Variants

500

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industrial crawlerReference

500 Serial Number Location

500 Serial Numbers

1965

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501Reference

1966

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891Reference

1967

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2501Reference

1968

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3544Reference

1969

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4065Reference

Final

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4584Reference

International Harvester 500 Tracks

Size

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12-inch shoesReference

Option

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14-inchReference

Test results

Fuel use

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10.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3609 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.