Compare/International Harvester 454 vs International Harvester D-440

International Harvester 454 vs International Harvester D-440

Verdict: International Harvester 454 vs International Harvester D-440

The International Harvester 454 and the International Harvester D-440 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 454 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. International Harvester D-440 is the lighter machine (2,080 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 454 holds more fuel (70.0 L vs 54.9 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 454 is the newer design (1970 vs 1959). In short: choose the International Harvester 454 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester D-440 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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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

41 hp

40 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 16.6-28 rear tires.Reference

With 11-28 rear tires.Reference

Total built

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1,787Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

70.0 LReference

54.9 LReference

Engine

37.3 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

26.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

83 x 102 mmReference

Power

37.3 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

7.5:1Reference

19:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1900Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.1 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.8 LReference

13.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

30.2 kWReference

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Max power

26.4 kWReference

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Transmission

Type

sliding gearReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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AgriomaticReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

30.5 kWReference

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Pump flow

45.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Rear lift

1500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

190 cmReference

187 cmReference

Weight

3780 to 4720 poundsReference

2080 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

11-28Reference

Ag front

6.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

11-36Reference

Length

337 cmReference

288 cmReference

Width

167 cmReference

173 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

139 cmReference

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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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Height

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165 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

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Charging amps

32Reference

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Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

6 (diesel)Reference

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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

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.