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International Harvester 533 V vs International Harvester W-450

Verdict: International Harvester 533 V vs International Harvester W-450

The International Harvester 533 V and the International Harvester W-450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester W-450 leads on rated power with 46 hp against 45 hp. International Harvester 533 V is the lighter machine (1,799 kg vs 2,594 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester W-450 holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 60.0 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the International Harvester W-450 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 533 V 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

45 hp

46 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WDMay 9 - 25, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 572 fileReference

Variants

450

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row-cropReference

533

utilityReference

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533V

vineyardReference

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W-450

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standard-frontReference

400 Hi-Clear

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high-cropReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.0 LReference

79.5 LReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

105 x 133 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

1450Reference

Torque

160.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

14.1 LReference

26.5 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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35.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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38.7 kWReference

Compression

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8.35:1Reference

Belt power (max)

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37.8 kWReference

Max power

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35.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

SynchronReference

Torque AmplifierReference

Type

creeperReference

two-speed power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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30.6 kWReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

208 cmReference

Weight

1799 kgReference

2594 kgReference

Front tire

4.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2R24Reference

15.5-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.50-16. Rear: 11.2R24Reference

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Length

328 cmReference

330 cmReference

Width

116 cmReference

213 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

220 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1799 kgReference

2594 kgReference

Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Front tread

81 to 128 cmReference

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Rear tread

84 to 132 cmReference

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Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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15.5-38Reference

Height

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241 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

33Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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W-450 Serial Numbers

1956

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501Reference

1957

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567Reference

1958

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1661Reference

Final

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2295Reference

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.