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International Harvester 434 vs International Harvester 500C
Verdict: International Harvester 434 vs International Harvester 500C
The International Harvester 434 and the International Harvester 500C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 500C leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. International Harvester 500C is the newer design (1969 vs 1966). In short: choose the International Harvester 500C for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 434 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
43 hp
44 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
Factories
Louisville, Kentucky, USAReference
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Drive
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crawlerReference
Variants
434
utility tractorReference
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3434
industrial tractorReference
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500C
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industrial crawlerReference
500C Loader
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loader-crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
48.1 LReference
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Engine
32.1 kWReference
32.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 102 mmReference
86 x 103 mmReference
Power
32.1 kWReference
32.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2500Reference
Torque
156.1 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1300Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
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Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
open centerReference
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Pump flow
26.5 lpmReference
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Rear lift
1169 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
194 cmReference
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Weight
2100 kgReference
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Front tire
7.50-16Reference
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Rear tire
12.4-32Reference
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Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
12.4-32Reference
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Length
299 cmReference
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Height
221 cmReference
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434 Serial Number Location
434 Serial Numbers
1966
501 (gasoline)Reference
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1967
1050 (gasoline)Reference
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1968
1963 (gasoline)Reference
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1969
2441 (gasoline)Reference
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1970
2952 (gasoline)Reference
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1971
31618 (diesel)Reference
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Final
3359 (gasoline)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
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Charging system
Lucas generatorReference
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Charging amps
50Reference
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Battery CCA
1000Reference
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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.