Compare/International Harvester 500 vs International Harvester 504

International Harvester 500 vs International Harvester 504

Verdict: International Harvester 500 vs International Harvester 504

The International Harvester 500 and the International Harvester 504 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 504 is the lighter machine (2,022 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 500 is the newer design (1965 vs 1961). In short: choose the International Harvester 500 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 504 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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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

47 hp

46 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

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

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

mechanical clutchesReference

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Variants

500

industrial crawlerReference

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Farmall 504

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row-cropReference

IH 504

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utilityReference

504HC

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high-clearanceReference

IH 2504

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industrialReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

28.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

23.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 103 mmReference

86 x 108 mmReference

Power (net)

28.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

7.6:1Reference

18.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.5 LReference

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

14.2 LReference

Fuel system

1-inch carburetorReference

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Power at rated engine speed

27.3 kWReference

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Max power

22.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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30.6 kWReference

Plows

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3-4Reference

Idle RPM

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900-2200Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Transmission

International HarvesterReference

Torque AmplifierReference

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

10-inch dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

27.8 kWReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

980@2000Reference

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Hydraulic system

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49.2 LReference

Capacity

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49.2 LReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

170 cmReference

185 cmReference

Weight

3293 kgReference

2022 kgReference

Length

270 cmReference

325 cmReference

Width

152 cmReference

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Height (hood)

123 cmReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tire

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6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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12.4-28Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-28Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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154 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

500 Serial Number Location

500 Serial Numbers

1965

501Reference

10996Reference

1966

891Reference

14695Reference

1967

2501Reference

17992Reference

1968

3544Reference

20392Reference

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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International Harvester 500 Tracks

Size

12-inch shoesReference

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Option

14-inchReference

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Test results

Fuel use

10.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3609 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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56.8 LReference

Diameter

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27 cmReference

RPM

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1158Reference

Speed

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1016.20 meters/minReference

International Harvester 504 attachments

504 Serial Number Location

504 Serial Numbers

1962

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501Reference

1963

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3376Reference

1964

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6797Reference

Attachment overview

Speeds

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.