Compare/International Harvester 460 vs International Harvester 474

International Harvester 460 vs International Harvester 474

Verdict: International Harvester 460 vs International Harvester 474

The International Harvester 460 and the International Harvester 474 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 460 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 49 hp. International Harvester 474 is the lighter machine (2,655 kg vs 5,015 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 460 holds more fuel (87.1 L vs 76.8 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 474 is the newer design (1972 vs 1958). In short: choose the International Harvester 460 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 474 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

50 hp

49 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Hand reverser allows change of direction without shifting gears.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic power optionalReference

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Variants

Farmall 460

row-cropReference

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International 460

industrialReference

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Hi-Clear

high-cropReference

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Wheat Land

alternate fenders and platformReference

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Hi-Utility

additional 4.3 inches of clearanceReference

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Orchard

protective rear fendersReference

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Grove

lowered seat position, protective grill and fendersReference

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Engine

Gas Fuel tank

87.1 LReference

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Diesel Fuel tank

87.1 LReference

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LP-gas Fuel tank

100.7 LReference

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Engine

45.5 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

35.8 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

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Plows

4Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

27.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 94 mmReference

98 x 129 mmReference

Power

45.5 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

8.75:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

2400 (hydro)Reference

Torque

244.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

19.7 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

33.8 kWReference

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Max power

26.7 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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76.8 LReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Fast ReverseReference

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Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

37.3 kWReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Type

IH Fast HitchReference

hydrostaticReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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36.5 kWReference

Pump flow

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45.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear lift

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1800 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

199 cmReference

214 cmReference

Weight

1812 kgReference

2655 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

13.6-36Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

11-28Reference

13.6-36Reference

Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

327 cmReference

342 cmReference

Width

228 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

154 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

33 cmReference

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Gas Operating

2274 kgReference

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LP-gas Operating

2360 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

2383 kgReference

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Ballasted

3892 kgReference

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Height (hood)

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144 cmReference

Height (cab)

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231 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

International Harvester 460 attachments

460 Serial Number Location

460 Serial Numbers

1958

501Reference

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1959

2711Reference

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1960

6883Reference

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1961

9420Reference

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1962

11619Reference

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1963

11898Reference

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Final

11911Reference

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Attachment overview

Wagner 65 Backhoe

Backhoe type

IH-Wagner 1250 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

299 cmReference

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Digging depth

396 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

421 cmReference

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Loading height

233 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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IH-Wagner 95 Backhoe

IH-Wagner 1250 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

16.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2919 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.