Compare/International Harvester 423 vs International Harvester 483

International Harvester 423 vs International Harvester 483

Verdict: International Harvester 423 vs International Harvester 483

The International Harvester 423 and the International Harvester 483 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 483 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 40 hp. International Harvester 423 is the lighter machine (2,015 kg vs 3,550 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 483 is the newer design (1982 vs 1966). In short: choose the International Harvester 483 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

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Best match

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Rated power

40 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

KomatsuReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Distributor

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International HarvesterReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

29.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

89 x 100 mmReference

Power (net)

28.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

29.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1900Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.5 LReference

32.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.0 LReference

7.9 LReference

Engine

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34.3 kWReference

Power

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34.3 kWReference

Torque

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141.4 NmReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

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Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm dry discReference

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Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

57.2 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

12.9 LReference

32.2 LReference

Capacity

12.9 LReference

32.2 LReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

I/IIReference

Rear lift

1759 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Total flow

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24.2 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

2015 kgReference

3550 to 3991 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11-28Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

11-36Reference

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Length

308 cmReference

300 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

165 cmReference

Height

154 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

121 to 185 cmReference

121 to 192 cmReference

Rear tread

128 to 187 cmReference

120 to 193 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6/12-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6/12-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6/12-28Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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155 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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223 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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1610 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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1810 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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35Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.