Compare/International Harvester 460 vs International Harvester 553

International Harvester 460 vs International Harvester 553

Verdict: International Harvester 460 vs International Harvester 553

The International Harvester 460 and the International Harvester 553 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 553 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 50 hp. International Harvester 460 is the lighter machine (5,015 kg vs 5,950 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 553 is the newer design (1972 vs 1958). In short: choose the International Harvester 553 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 460 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Best match

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International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

50 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Hand reverser allows change of direction without shifting gears.Reference

The Agriomatic S provides an additional four forward speeds selected by a right-hand power shift lever. Pushing the lever forward engages the Agriomatic range, while rearward uses the conventional range. The Agriomatic speeds are between high and low ranges, so this provides an undershift in high range and an overshift in low range. In reverse range it operates as a power shuttle.Reference

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

38.8 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

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 94 mmReference

98 x 129 mmReference

Power

45.5 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

8.75:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

2180Reference

Torque

244.1 NmReference

192.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

38.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

19.7 LReference

15.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

33.8 kWReference

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Max power

26.7 kWReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

Fast ReverseReference

Agriomatic SReference

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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292.1mm dry discReference

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

partial power shiftReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Hydraulic system

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16.7 LReference

Capacity

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16.7 LReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear lift

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2000 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

199 cmReference

Weight

1812 kgReference

5950 to 6383 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

9-24Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

16.9/14-30Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

11-28Reference

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Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

327 cmReference

342 cmReference

Width

228 cmReference

178 cmReference

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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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 10-24. Rear: 18.4/15-30Reference

Height

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175 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2698 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2895 kgReference

Ground clearance

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38 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

Capacities

Fuel

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70.0 LReference

Rear axle

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3.5 LReference

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Charging amps

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11Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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135Reference

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.