Compare/International Harvester 474 vs International Harvester W-400

International Harvester 474 vs International Harvester W-400

Verdict: International Harvester 474 vs International Harvester W-400

The International Harvester 474 and the International Harvester W-400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 49 hp. International Harvester 474 is the lighter machine (2,655 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 474 holds more fuel (76.8 L vs 68.1 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 474 is the newer design (1972 vs 1955). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

International Harvester

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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

49 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

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

Total built

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1,118 (diesel)Reference

Original price

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$3,400 (1956)Reference

Steering

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hydraulic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

76.8 LReference

117.3 LReference

Engine

46.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

102 x 133 mmReference

Power

46.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400 (hydro)Reference

1450Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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32.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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35.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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38.7 kWReference

Compression

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8.33:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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27.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

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37.8 kWReference

Max power

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35.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.5 kWReference

36.2 kWReference

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

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

2655 kgReference

6158 to 6550 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.50-18Reference

Rear tire

13.6-36Reference

15.00-30Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.50-18Reference

Ag rear

13.6-36Reference

15.00-30Reference

Length

342 cmReference

330 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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Width

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193 cmReference

Height

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237 cmReference

Operating

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2971 kgReference

Ballasted

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4741 kgReference

Variants

400

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Row-crop version (Farmall)Reference

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

Final

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3858Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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21.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3031 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.