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International Harvester 743 vs International Harvester 884
Verdict: International Harvester 743 vs International Harvester 884
The International Harvester 743 and the International Harvester 884 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 884 leads on rated power with 73 hp against 72 hp. International Harvester 884 is the lighter machine (5,905 kg vs 6,349 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 1979). In short: choose the International Harvester 884 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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Fit & specs
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
72 hp
73 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
Four gears in each of two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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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
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (claimed)
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48.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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47.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Oil capacity
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34.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
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13.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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54.4 kWReference
Max power
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47.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
SynchronReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
280mm dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
46.0 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Pump flow
29.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
3099 kgReference
1632 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
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54.4 kWReference
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
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
Power at rated PTO speed
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52.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
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Weight
6349 to 7738 poundsReference
5905 to 7223 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
2WD Rear tire
16.9/14-30Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9/14-30Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5/9-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30Reference
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Length
378 cmReference
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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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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
Rear tire
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18.4-30Reference
Ag front
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7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
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15.5-38 (row-crop)Reference
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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190 cmReference
Row-crop Width
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187 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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45 cmReference
Low-profile Ground clearance
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27 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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69 mmReference
Utility Shipping
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2751 kgReference
Row-crop Shipping
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2864 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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3276 kgReference
Low-profile Shipping
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2678 kgReference
Ballasted
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4604 kgReference
Utility Steering wheel
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162 cmReference
Row-crop Steering wheel
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165 cmReference
4WD Steering wheel
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162 cmReference
Low-profile Steering wheel
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143 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
33Reference
45Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Capacities
Fuel
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75.7 LReference
884 Serial Numbers
1979
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501Reference
1980
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710Reference
1981
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5575Reference
1982
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6738Reference
1983
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8238Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of IH 884 frame, above the front axle.Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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16.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3681 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.