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International Harvester 453 vs International Harvester 500C
Verdict: International Harvester 453 vs International Harvester 500C
The International Harvester 453 and the International Harvester 500C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 44 hp. International Harvester 453 is the newer design (1971 vs 1969). 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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Fit & specs
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
44 hp
44 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
4-cylinderReference
Total built
12,756Reference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Drive
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crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
60.2 LReference
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Engine
33.1 kWReference
32.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 111 mmReference
86 x 103 mmReference
Power
33.1 kWReference
32.8 kWReference
Compression
16:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
13.0 LReference
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Transmission
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
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Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
II/IReference
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Rear lift
1759 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
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Engine RPM
540@1780Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
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Weight
2180 kgReference
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Front tire
6.50-16Reference
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Rear tire
13-28Reference
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Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
9-36Reference
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Length
308 cmReference
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Width
169 cmReference
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Height
231 cmReference
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Ground clearance
39 cmReference
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Front tread
123 to 186 cmReference
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Rear tread
132 to 195 cmReference
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Variants
500C
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industrial crawlerReference
500C Loader
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loader-crawlerReference
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.