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International Harvester 454 vs International Harvester F-270

Verdict: International Harvester 454 vs International Harvester F-270

The International Harvester 454 and the International Harvester F-270 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 F-270 is the lighter machine (1,856 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 43.1 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 454 is the newer design (1970 vs 1962). In short: choose the International Harvester 454 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester F-270 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 454 Tractor
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester F-270 Tractor
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
41 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
With 16.6-28 rear tires.Reference
With 10x36 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
70.0 LReference
43.1 LReference
Engine
37.3 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
26.4 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
84 x 102 mmReference
Power
37.3 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Compression
7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
34.1 LReference
35.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.8 LReference
12.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
30.2 kWReference
Max power
26.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Type
sliding gearReference
gearReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
30.5 kWReference
Pump flow
45.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
1500 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
190 cmReference
216 cmReference
Weight
3780 to 4720 poundsReference
1856 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
4.50x16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
10x36Reference
Ag front
6.50-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
14.9-28Reference
11x16Reference
Length
337 cmReference
323 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
223 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
139 cmReference
Ground clearance
25 cmReference
43 cmReference
Shipping
1814 kgReference
Operating
2140 kgReference
Ballasted
3388 kgReference
Height
130 cmReference
Front tread
124 to 189 cmReference
Rear tread
127 to 189 cmReference
International Harvester 454 attachments
454 Serial Numbers
1970
501Reference
1971
508Reference
1972
4908Reference
1973
8064Reference
Location:
Clutch housing, left side of tractor.Reference
Electrical
Charging system
alternator-generatorReference
Charging amps
32Reference
Batteries
2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts
6 (diesel)Reference
Battery AH
135 (diesel)Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
10.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
2532 kgReference
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.

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