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International Harvester 500 vs Volvo LM 422

Verdict: International Harvester 500 vs Volvo LM 422

The International Harvester 500 and the Volvo LM 422 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. Volvo LM 422 is the lighter machine (4,200 kg vs 7,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Volvo LM 422 is the newer design (1966 vs 1965). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Volvo

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

VolvoReference

Optional fast reverse speeds shown. Also available with 1-to-1 ratio where reverse speeds are the same as forward.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

mechanical clutchesReference

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Variants

500

ag crawlerReference

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500CL

crawler loaderReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 103 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

28.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

7.6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2250Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

12.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

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Fuel system

1-inch carburetorReference

direct injectionReference

Torque

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164.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1350Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

International Harvester Power-Shift ReverserReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

10-inch dry discReference

304.5mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Engine RPM

980@2000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

170 cmReference

210 cmReference

Weight

7050 to 7260 poundsReference

4200 kgReference

Length

270 cmReference

502 cmReference

5G2 dozer length

342 cmReference

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Width

152 cmReference

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Height (hood)

123 cmReference

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Gas Weight

3197 kgReference

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Diesel Weight

3293 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

Gauge

121 cmReference

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Front tire

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13-28Reference

Rear tire

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7.50-18Reference

Industrial front

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13-28Reference

Industrial rear

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7.50-18Reference

Height (cab)

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241 cmReference

Front tread

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167 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 cmReference

International Harvester 500 attachments

500 Serial Numbers

1965

501Reference

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1966

891Reference

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1967

2501Reference

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1968

3544Reference

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1969

4065Reference

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Final

4584Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

96 (diesel)Reference

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Attachment overview

International Harvester 500 Tracks

Size

12-inch shoesReference

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Option

14-inchReference

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Speeds

Volvo LM 422 attachments

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.