Compare/International Harvester 554 vs International Harvester Hydro 84

International Harvester 554 vs International Harvester Hydro 84

Verdict: International Harvester 554 vs International Harvester Hydro 84

The International Harvester 554 and the International Harvester Hydro 84 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 59 hp. International Harvester Hydro 84 is the lighter machine (5,620 kg vs 6,945 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester Hydro 84 is the newer design (1978 vs 1974). 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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International Harvester

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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

59 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

74.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

44.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

39.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

100 x 129 mmReference

Power (net)

39.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

44.1 kWReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2180Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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32.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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32.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Oil capacity

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62.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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43.8 kWReference

Max power

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32.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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43.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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43.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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62.5 LReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Capacity

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62.5 LReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Total flow

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58.3 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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42.3 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

223 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

218 cmReference

216 cmReference

Weight

6945 to 7826 poundsReference

5620 to 6765 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6/12-36Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6/12-36Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2/10-24. Rear: 13.6/12-36Reference

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Length

348 cmReference

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Height

247 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3150 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3549 kgReference

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Utility Wheelbase

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223 cmReference

Row-crop Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

Low-profile Wheelbase

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212 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-30Reference

Utility Length

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360 cmReference

Row-crop Length

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353 cmReference

4WD Length

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373 cmReference

Low-profile Length

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360 cmReference

Utility Width

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187 cmReference

Row-crop Width

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190 cmReference

4WD Width

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187 cmReference

Low-profile Width

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199 cmReference

Utility Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

Row-crop Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

Low-profile Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

Utility Shipping

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2594 kgReference

Row-crop Shipping

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2707 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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3068 kgReference

Low-profile Shipping

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2549 kgReference

Utility Steering wheel

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160 cmReference

Row-crop Steering wheel

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160 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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160 cmReference

Low-profile Steering wheel

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143 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel

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75.7 LReference

Hydro 84 Serial Numbers

1978

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501Reference

1979

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787Reference

1980

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1481Reference

1981

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5564Reference

1982

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6014Reference

1983

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8069Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

International Harvester Hydro 84 Height

ROPS

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254 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2981 kgReference

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.