Compare/International Harvester 453 vs International Harvester T-340

International Harvester 453 vs International Harvester T-340

Verdict: International Harvester 453 vs International Harvester T-340

The International Harvester 453 and the International Harvester T-340 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester T-340 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 44 hp. International Harvester 453 is the lighter machine (2,180 kg vs 2,608 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 453 holds more fuel (60.2 L vs 56.8 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 453 is the newer design (1971 vs 1959). In short: choose the International Harvester T-340 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 453 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

Fit score

Best match

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International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

44 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

12,756Reference

8,025Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

56.8 LReference

Engine

33.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

83 x 103 mmReference

Power

33.1 kWReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

7.38:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

13.0 LReference

64.4 LReference

Engine (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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23.1 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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27.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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21.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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27.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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27.2 kWReference

Max power

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21.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

shuttleReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

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Torque AmplifierReference

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

2608 kgReference

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

317 cmReference

Width

169 cmReference

147 cmReference

Height

231 cmReference

147 cmReference

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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Gauge

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121 cmReference

Variants

TD-340

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diesel crawlerReference

IH 340

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utilityReference

Farmall 340

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row-cropReference

T-340

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crawlerReference

International 340

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industrialReference

International Harvester T-340 attachments

T-340 Serial Number Location

T-340 Serial Numbers

1959

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501Reference

1960

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1979Reference

1961

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5396 (Series A)Reference

1962

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5449 (Series A)Reference

1963

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6397 (Series A)Reference

1964

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7338 (Series A)Reference

1965

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8525 (Series A)Reference

Links

Attachment overview

Wagner 65-T Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Wagner 65-T BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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304 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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381 cmReference

Loading height

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259 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

International Harvester T-340 Tracks

Length on ground

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167 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.2 m²Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use

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12.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2970 kgReference

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.