Compare/International Harvester 474 vs International Harvester 500

International Harvester 474 vs International Harvester 500

Verdict: International Harvester 474 vs International Harvester 500

The International Harvester 474 and the International Harvester 500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 474 leads on rated power with 49 hp against 47 hp. International Harvester 474 is the lighter machine (2,655 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 474 holds more fuel (76.8 L vs 60.2 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 474 is the newer design (1972 vs 1965). In short: choose the International Harvester 474 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 500 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

49 hp

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

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

Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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mechanical clutchesReference

Engine

Fuel tank

76.8 LReference

60.2 LReference

Engine

46.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

86 x 103 mmReference

Power

46.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400 (hydro)Reference

2000Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Engine (gross)

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35.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

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28.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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23.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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28.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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7.6:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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12.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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11.4 LReference

Fuel system

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1-inch carburetorReference

Power at rated engine speed

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27.3 kWReference

Max power

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22.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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International HarvesterReference

Clutch

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10-inch dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.5 kWReference

26.8 kWReference

Pump flow

45.0 lpmReference

64.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear lift

1800 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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27.8 kWReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Engine RPM

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980@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

170 cmReference

Weight

2655 kgReference

3293 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

13.6-36Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-36Reference

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Length

342 cmReference

270 cmReference

Height (hood)

144 cmReference

123 cmReference

Height (cab)

231 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Width

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152 cmReference

Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

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

Test results

Fuel use

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10.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3609 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.