Compare/International Harvester 454 vs International Harvester 483

International Harvester 454 vs International Harvester 483

Verdict: International Harvester 454 vs International Harvester 483

The International Harvester 454 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 41 hp. International Harvester 483 is the lighter machine (3,550 kg vs 3,780 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 1970). In short: choose the International Harvester 483 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 454 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

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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

KomatsuReference

With 16.6-28 rear tires.Reference

With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.Reference

Distributor

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International HarvesterReference

Engine

Fuel tank

70.0 LReference

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Engine

37.3 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

26.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

89 x 100 mmReference

Power

37.3 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

7.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.1 LReference

32.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.8 LReference

7.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

30.2 kWReference

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Max power

26.4 kWReference

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Torque

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141.4 NmReference

Transmission

Type

sliding gearReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

30.5 kWReference

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Pump flow

45.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

I/IIReference

Rear lift

1500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Hydraulic system

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32.2 LReference

Capacity

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32.2 LReference

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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

190 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

3780 to 4720 poundsReference

3550 to 3991 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

6.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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Length

337 cmReference

300 cmReference

Width

167 cmReference

165 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

139 cmReference

155 cmReference

Ground clearance

25 cmReference

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Shipping

1814 kgReference

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Operating

2140 kgReference

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Ballasted

3388 kgReference

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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 (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

Front tread

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121 to 192 cmReference

Rear tread

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120 to 193 cmReference

International Harvester 454 attachments

454 Serial Numbers

1970

501Reference

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1971

508Reference

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1972

4908Reference

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1973

8064Reference

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Location:

Clutch housing, left side of tractor.Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternator-generatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

32Reference

35Reference

Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

6 (diesel)Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

135 (diesel)Reference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

10.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2532 kgReference

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Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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57.2 LReference

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.