Compare/International Harvester 423 vs International Harvester 454

International Harvester 423 vs International Harvester 454

Verdict: International Harvester 423 vs International Harvester 454

The International Harvester 423 and the International Harvester 454 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 454 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. International Harvester 423 is the lighter machine (2,015 kg vs 3,780 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 454 is the newer design (1970 vs 1966). In short: choose the International Harvester 454 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 423 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

40 hp

41 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 16.6-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

29.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

98 x 129 mmReference

Power (net)

28.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

29.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

16:1Reference

7.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.5 LReference

34.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.0 LReference

11.8 LReference

Fuel tank

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70.0 LReference

Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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26.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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26.4 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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30.2 kWReference

Max power

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26.4 kWReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm dry discReference

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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

IReference

Rear lift

1759 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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30.5 kWReference

Pump flow

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45.0 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

190 cmReference

Weight

2015 kgReference

3780 to 4720 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Ag rear

11-36Reference

14.9-28Reference

Length

308 cmReference

337 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height

154 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

25 cmReference

Front tread

121 to 185 cmReference

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Rear tread

128 to 187 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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139 cmReference

Shipping

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1814 kgReference

Operating

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2140 kgReference

Ballasted

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3388 kgReference

International Harvester 454 attachments

454 Serial Numbers

1970

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501Reference

1971

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508Reference

1972

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4908Reference

1973

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8064Reference

Location:

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Clutch housing, left side of tractor.Reference

Electrical

Charging system

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alternator-generatorReference

Charging amps

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32Reference

Batteries

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2 (diesel)Reference

Battery volts

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6 (diesel)Reference

Battery AH

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135 (diesel)Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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10.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2532 kgReference

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.