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International Harvester 460 vs International Harvester W-400

Verdict: International Harvester 460 vs International Harvester W-400

The International Harvester 460 and the International Harvester W-400 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 460 is the lighter machine (5,015 kg vs 6,158 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 68.1 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 460 is the newer design (1958 vs 1955). In short: choose the International Harvester 460 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester W-400 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

The Torque Amplifier (TA) uses a planetary gearset to provide a shift between direct-drive (DD) and the TA underdrive.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic power optionalReference

hydraulic powerReference

Total built

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1,118 (diesel)Reference

Original price

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$3,400 (1956)Reference

Variants

400

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Row-crop version (Farmall)Reference

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

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Drawbar (claimed)

35.8 kWReference

32.7 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

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Plows

4Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

27.2 kWReference

35.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 94 mmReference

102 x 133 mmReference

Power

45.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

8.75:1Reference

8.33:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

1450Reference

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

27.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

33.8 kWReference

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Max power

26.7 kWReference

35.3 kWReference

Fuel tank

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117.3 LReference

Belt (tested)

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38.7 kWReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Belt power (max)

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37.8 kWReference

Transmission

Fast ReverseReference

International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

10 forward and 2 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

partial power shiftReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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36.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

199 cmReference

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Weight

1812 kgReference

6158 to 6550 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.50-18Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

15.00-30Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.50-18Reference

Ag rear

11-28Reference

15.00-30Reference

Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

327 cmReference

330 cmReference

Width

228 cmReference

193 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

4741 kgReference

Height

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237 cmReference

Operating

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2971 kgReference

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

3858Reference

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

3031 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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21.6 l/hourReference

Speeds

W-400 Serial Number Location

W-400 Serial Numbers

1954

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501Reference

1955

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510Reference

1956

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2187Reference

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.