Compare/International Harvester 454E vs International Harvester TD-9

International Harvester 454E vs International Harvester TD-9

Verdict: International Harvester 454E vs International Harvester TD-9

The International Harvester 454E and the International Harvester TD-9 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-9 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 48 hp. International Harvester 454E is the lighter machine (1,979 kg vs 9,805 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 TD-9 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 454E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

International Harvester

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Best match

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International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

International HarvesterReference

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Manufacturer

KomatsuReference

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Diesel 5-speed crawlerJune 25 - July 10, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 461 fileReference

Total built

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59,800Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

454E-CS

creeper transmissionReference

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454E-GS

golf specialReference

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T-9

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gasolineReference

TD-9

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dieselReference

Engine

35.8 kWReference

36.9 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

112 x 140 mmReference

Power

35.8 kWReference

38.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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117.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

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2.6 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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30.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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29.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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34.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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15.7:1Reference

Idle RPM

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500-1555Reference

Operating RPM

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900-1400Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Oil capacity

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20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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49.2 LReference

Belt power (max)

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34.8 kWReference

Max power

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29.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

gearReference

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1979 kgReference

9805 to 10800 poundsReference

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

289 cmReference

Width

165 cmReference

149 cmReference

Height

217 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

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200 cmReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

Shipping

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4617 kgReference

Operating

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4898 kgReference

TD-9 Serial Numbers

1940

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501Reference

1941

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2174Reference

1942

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4164Reference

1943

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8664Reference

1944

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11912Reference

1945

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18247Reference

1946

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23692Reference

1947

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26289Reference

1948

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29512Reference

1949

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32973Reference

1950

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36927Reference

1951

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40398Reference

1952

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44710Reference

1953

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47848Reference

1954

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52599Reference

1955

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56208Reference

1956

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58819Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the lower-left of the dashboard.Reference

International Harvester TD-9 Tracks

Length on ground

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161 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.3 m²Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4494 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.