Compare/International Harvester 743 vs International Harvester 844-S

International Harvester 743 vs International Harvester 844-S

Verdict: International Harvester 743 vs International Harvester 844-S

The International Harvester 743 and the International Harvester 844-S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 844-S leads on rated power with 73 hp against 72 hp. International Harvester 743 is the lighter machine (6,349 kg vs 7,558 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 743 is the newer design (1981 vs 1975). In short: choose the International Harvester 844-S for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 743 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

72 hp

73 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Four gears in each of two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Four gears in each of two ranges, plus reverse.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Factories

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Saint Dizier, FranceReference

Engine

Fuel tank

106.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

54.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

49.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

100 x 140 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

49.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

54.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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64.9 kWReference

Power

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64.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dryReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Torque

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296.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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29.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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16.3 LReference

Transmission

SynchronReference

Agriomatic SReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

280mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.0 kWReference

54.4 kWReference

Pump flow

29.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

3099 kgReference

3150 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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15.1 LReference

Capacity

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15.1 LReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

223 cmReference

238 cmReference

Weight

6349 to 7738 poundsReference

7558 to 8230 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9/14-30Reference

15-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9/14-30Reference

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 15-34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5/9-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30Reference

Front: 10.00-24. Rear: 15-34Reference

Length

378 cmReference

392 cmReference

Height

262 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

2879 kgReference

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2WD Cab

3114 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

3270 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3509 kgReference

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Width

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204 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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182 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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232 cmReference

2WD Weight

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3428 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3733 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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50 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

28Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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84.8 LReference

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.