Compare/International Harvester 423 vs International Harvester 484

International Harvester 423 vs International Harvester 484

Verdict: International Harvester 423 vs International Harvester 484

The International Harvester 423 and the International Harvester 484 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 484 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 40 hp. International Harvester 423 is the lighter machine (2,015 kg vs 5,140 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 484 is the newer design (1977 vs 1966). In short: choose the International Harvester 484 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

Clear

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

40 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 13.6-28 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

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Rated RPM

1900Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.5 LReference

34.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.0 LReference

11.4 LReference

Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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28.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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26.8 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Idle RPM

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700-2400Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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31.6 kWReference

Max power

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26.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

syncromeshReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

75.7 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

12.9 LReference

34.1 LReference

Capacity

12.9 LReference

34.1 LReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift

1759 kgReference

1406 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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31.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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31.6 kWReference

Valves

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0 to 2Reference

Total flow

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58.3 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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Weight

2015 kgReference

5140 to 5200 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

11-36Reference

13.6-28Reference

Length

308 cmReference

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Width

162 cmReference

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Height

154 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

121 to 185 cmReference

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Rear tread

128 to 187 cmReference

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Utility Wheelbase

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200 cmReference

Low-profile Wheelbase

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198 cmReference

Utility Length

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339 cmReference

Low-profile Length

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351 cmReference

Utility Width

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178 cmReference

Low-profile Width

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199 cmReference

Utility Height (steering wheel)

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154 cmReference

Low-profile Height (steering wheel)

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143 cmReference

Utility Shipping weight

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2358 kgReference

Low-profile Shipping weight

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2331 kgReference

Utility Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Low-profile Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

484 Serial Number Location

484 Serial Numbers

1978

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501Reference

1979

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1325Reference

1980

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2754Reference

1981

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5619Reference

1982

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unkReference

1983

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unkReference

1984

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9165Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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10.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2494 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.