Compare/International Harvester 454E vs International Harvester 500

International Harvester 454E vs International Harvester 500

Verdict: International Harvester 454E vs International Harvester 500

The International Harvester 454E and the International Harvester 500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 454E leads on rated power with 48 hp against 47 hp. International Harvester 454E is the lighter machine (1,979 kg vs 7,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the International Harvester 454E for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 500 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Best match

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International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

International HarvesterReference

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Manufacturer

KomatsuReference

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

The IH Torque Amplifier adds a shift-on-the-move underdrive to the basic gear transmission.Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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mechanical clutchesReference

Variants

500

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industrial crawlerReference

454E-CS

creeper transmissionReference

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454E-GS

golf specialReference

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Engine

35.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

86 x 103 mmReference

Power

35.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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60.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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35.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

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28.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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23.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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28.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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7.6:1Reference

Oil capacity

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12.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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11.4 LReference

Fuel system

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1-inch carburetorReference

Power at rated engine speed

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27.3 kWReference

Max power

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22.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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International HarvesterReference

Clutch

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10-inch dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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26.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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27.8 kWReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Engine RPM

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980@2000Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1979 kgReference

3293 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

12.4/11-28Reference

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Ag front

5.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

12.4/11-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

6.00-16Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

11.2/10-24Reference

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Length

319 cmReference

270 cmReference

Width

165 cmReference

152 cmReference

Height

217 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

34 cmReference

Wheelbase

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170 cmReference

Height (hood)

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123 cmReference

500 Serial Number Location

500 Serial Numbers

1965

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501Reference

1966

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891Reference

1967

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2501Reference

1968

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3544Reference

1969

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4065Reference

Final

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4584Reference

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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96 (diesel)Reference

International Harvester 500 Tracks

Size

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12-inch shoesReference

Option

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14-inchReference

Test results

Fuel use

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10.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3609 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.