Compare/International Harvester 574 vs International Harvester 784

International Harvester 574 vs International Harvester 784

Verdict: International Harvester 574 vs International Harvester 784

The International Harvester 574 and the International Harvester 784 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 574 leads on rated power with 68 hp against 67 hp. International Harvester 574 is the lighter machine (4,660 kg vs 5,850 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 784 is the newer design (1977 vs 1970). In short: choose the International Harvester 574 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 784 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

Clear

Rated power

68 hp

67 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference

The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a power shift (clutchless, on the move) from direct drive (DD) to a lower TA speed.Reference

Factories

Louisville, Kentucky, USAReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

76.8 LReference

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Engine (gross)

50.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

48.2 kWReference

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Engine

50.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

43.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

34.2 kWReference

42.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

100 x 129 mmReference

Power

50.0 kWReference

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Compression

12:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400 (hydro)Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power (net)

48.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

50.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

two stage dryReference

dryReference

Torque

250.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

34.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.7 LReference

13.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

39.2 kWReference

50.3 kWReference

Max power

34.2 kWReference

42.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

50.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

39.5 kWReference

50.3 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shift.Reference

two-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

45.0 lpmReference

58.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1632 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

280mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

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Hydraulic system

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34.1 LReference

Capacity

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34.1 LReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Rear lift

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1632 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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45.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

4660 to 5150 poundsReference

5850 to 7108 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11-36Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

9.00-10 (low-profile)Reference

Ag rear

12-38Reference

18.4-16.1 (low-profile)Reference

Length

340 cmReference

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Width

162 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

151 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

226 cmReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

69 mmReference

Front tread

121 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Gas Shipping

2113 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

2227 kgReference

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Gas Operating

2193 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

2336 kgReference

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Utility Wheelbase

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223 cmReference

Row-crop Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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216 cmReference

Low-profile Wheelbase

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212 cmReference

Utility Length

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360 cmReference

Row-crop Length

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353 cmReference

4WD Length

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376 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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50 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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47 cmReference

Low-profile Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

Utility Shipping

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2698 kgReference

Row-crop Shipping

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2812 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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3224 kgReference

Low-profile Shipping

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2653 kgReference

Ballasted

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4499 kgReference

Utility Steering wheel

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160 cmReference

Row-crop Steering wheel

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165 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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160 cmReference

Low-profile Steering wheel

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143 cmReference

International Harvester 574 attachments

574 Serial Number Location

574 Serial Numbers

1970

504Reference

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1971

650Reference

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1972

3329Reference

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1973

7074Reference

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1974

102961Reference

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1975

107880Reference

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1976

111783Reference

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1977

114195Reference

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1978

117065Reference

501Reference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

28Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

13.6 l/hourReference

14.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

2923 kgReference

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Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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75.7 LReference

784 Serial Numbers

1979

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1442Reference

1980

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2752Reference

1981

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5906Reference

1982

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8001Reference

1983

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8219Reference

Location:

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

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.