Compare/International Harvester 474 vs International Harvester TD-9

International Harvester 474 vs International Harvester TD-9

Verdict: International Harvester 474 vs International Harvester TD-9

The International Harvester 474 and the International Harvester TD-9 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-9 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 49 hp. International Harvester 474 is the lighter machine (2,655 kg vs 9,805 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester TD-9 holds more fuel (117.3 L vs 76.8 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 474 is the newer design (1972 vs 1939). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-9 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

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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

49 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Diesel 5-speed crawlerJune 25 - July 10, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 461 fileReference

Total built

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59,800Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

76.8 LReference

117.3 LReference

Engine

46.2 kWReference

36.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.4 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

112 x 140 mmReference

Power

46.2 kWReference

38.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400 (hydro)Reference

1400Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Aux. fuel

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2.6 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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30.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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29.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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34.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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15.7:1Reference

Idle RPM

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500-1555Reference

Operating RPM

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900-1400Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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49.2 LReference

Belt power (max)

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34.8 kWReference

Max power

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29.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.5 kWReference

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Pump flow

45.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear lift

1800 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

2655 kgReference

9805 to 10800 poundsReference

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

289 cmReference

Height (hood)

144 cmReference

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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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Height (exhaust)

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200 cmReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

Shipping

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4617 kgReference

Operating

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4898 kgReference

Variants

T-9

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gasolineReference

TD-9

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dieselReference

TD-9 Serial Numbers

1940

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501Reference

1941

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2174Reference

1942

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4164Reference

1943

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8664Reference

1944

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11912Reference

1945

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18247Reference

1946

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23692Reference

1947

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26289Reference

1948

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29512Reference

1949

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32973Reference

1950

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36927Reference

1951

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40398Reference

1952

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44710Reference

1953

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47848Reference

1954

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52599Reference

1955

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56208Reference

1956

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58819Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the lower-left of the dashboard.Reference

International Harvester TD-9 Tracks

Width

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149 cmReference

Length on ground

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161 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.3 m²Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4494 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.