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International Harvester 385 vs International Harvester 504

Verdict: International Harvester 385 vs International Harvester 504

The International Harvester 385 and the International Harvester 504 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 46 hp. International Harvester 504 is the lighter machine (2,022 kg vs 4,869 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 1961). 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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Rated power

46 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

34.3 kWReference

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Engine (net)

32.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

86 x 108 mmReference

Power (net)

32.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

34.3 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Idle RPM

650-2400Reference

900-2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.1 LReference

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

14.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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30.6 kWReference

Plows

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3-4Reference

Compression

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18.7:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Transmission

Type

shuttleReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm cerametallic discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

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Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

49.2 LReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

49.2 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

42.8 lpmReference

64.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

56.8 LReference

Diameter

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27 cmReference

RPM

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1158Reference

Speed

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1016.20 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Utility Wheelbase

200 cmReference

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Low-profile Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

4869 to 4929 poundsReference

2022 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

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

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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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185 cmReference

Rear tire

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12.4-28Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-28Reference

Length

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325 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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154 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

385 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

93Reference

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International Harvester 385 Height

Utility ROPS

237 cmReference

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Low-profile ROPS

225 cmReference

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Speeds

Variants

Farmall 504

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row-cropReference

IH 504

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utilityReference

504HC

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high-clearanceReference

IH 2504

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industrialReference

International Harvester 504 attachments

504 Serial Number Location

504 Serial Numbers

1962

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501Reference

1963

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3376Reference

1964

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6797Reference

1965

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10996Reference

1966

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14695Reference

1967

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17992Reference

1968

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20392Reference

Attachment overview

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.