Compare/International Harvester 500C vs International Harvester T-340

International Harvester 500C vs International Harvester T-340

Verdict: International Harvester 500C vs International Harvester T-340

The International Harvester 500C and the International Harvester T-340 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester T-340 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 44 hp. International Harvester 500C is the newer design (1969 vs 1959). In short: choose the International Harvester T-340 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 500C 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

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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

44 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

4-cylinderReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Total built

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8,025Reference

Variants

500C

industrial crawlerReference

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500C Loader

loader-crawlerReference

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TD-340

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diesel crawlerReference

IH 340

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utilityReference

Farmall 340

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row-cropReference

T-340

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crawlerReference

International 340

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industrialReference

Engine

32.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 103 mmReference

83 x 103 mmReference

Power

32.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel tank

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56.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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23.1 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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27.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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21.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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27.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Compression

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7.38:1Reference

Coolant capacity

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64.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

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27.2 kWReference

Max power

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21.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

Type

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shuttleReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

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Torque AmplifierReference

Dimensions

Weight

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2608 kgReference

Length

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317 cmReference

Height

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147 cmReference

Gauge

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121 cmReference

International Harvester T-340 attachments

T-340 Serial Number Location

T-340 Serial Numbers

1959

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501Reference

1960

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1979Reference

1961

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5396 (Series A)Reference

1962

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5449 (Series A)Reference

1963

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6397 (Series A)Reference

1964

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7338 (Series A)Reference

1965

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8525 (Series A)Reference

Links

Attachment overview

Wagner 65-T Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Wagner 65-T BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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304 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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381 cmReference

Loading height

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259 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

International Harvester T-340 Tracks

Width

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147 cmReference

Length on ground

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167 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.2 m²Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use

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12.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2970 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.