Compare/International Harvester 464 vs International Harvester 500

International Harvester 464 vs International Harvester 500

Verdict: International Harvester 464 vs International Harvester 500

The International Harvester 464 and the International Harvester 500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 500 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 46 hp. International Harvester 464 is the lighter machine (4,100 kg vs 7,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 464 holds more fuel (70.0 L vs 60.2 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 464 is the newer design (1973 vs 1965). In short: choose the International Harvester 500 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 464 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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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

46 hp

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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mechanical clutchesReference

Engine

Fuel tank

70.0 LReference

60.2 LReference

Diesel Drawbar (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

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Gasoline Drawbar (claimed)

29.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

30.6 kWReference

23.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

86 x 103 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dry elementReference

Compression

16:1Reference

7.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.1 LReference

12.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

33.1 kWReference

27.3 kWReference

Max power

29.1 kWReference

22.8 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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35.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

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28.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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28.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.0 kWReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel system

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1-inch carburetorReference

Transmission

Type

synchromeshReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

10-inch dry discReference

Transmission

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International HarvesterReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Diesel PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

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Gas PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

34.1 kWReference

27.8 kWReference

Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

64.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2200Reference

980@2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

31.1 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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26.8 kWReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

170 cmReference

Weight

4100 to 5130 poundsReference

3293 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

337 cmReference

270 cmReference

Width

167 cmReference

152 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

139 cmReference

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Ground clearance

25 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

121 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Gas Shipping

1859 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

1923 kgReference

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Operating

2326 kgReference

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Ballasted

3433 kgReference

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Height (hood)

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123 cmReference

464 Serial Number Location

464 Serial Numbers

1973

100003Reference

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1974

102196Reference

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1975

104775Reference

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1976

107128Reference

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1977

108636Reference

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1978

110479Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

12.1 l/hourReference

10.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

2489 kgReference

3609 kgReference

Speeds

Variants

500

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industrial crawlerReference

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

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.