Compare/International Harvester T-340 vs International Harvester W-450

International Harvester T-340 vs International Harvester W-450

Verdict: International Harvester T-340 vs International Harvester W-450

The International Harvester T-340 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 W-450 is the lighter machine (2,594 kg vs 2,608 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 56.8 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester T-340 is the newer design (1959 vs 1956). In short: choose the International Harvester W-450 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester T-340 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

46 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

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

Total built

8,025Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

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Variants

450

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row-cropReference

TD-340

diesel crawlerReference

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IH 340

utilityReference

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Farmall 340

row-cropReference

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T-340

crawlerReference

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International 340

industrialReference

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W-450

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standard-frontReference

400 Hi-Clear

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high-cropReference

Engine

Fuel tank

56.8 LReference

79.5 LReference

Engine (gross)

33.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

25.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

27.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

21.1 kWReference

35.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

27.2 kWReference

38.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 103 mmReference

105 x 133 mmReference

Power (gross)

33.6 kWReference

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Compression

7.38:1Reference

8.35:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1450Reference

Coolant capacity

64.4 LReference

26.5 LReference

Belt power (max)

27.2 kWReference

37.8 kWReference

Max power

21.1 kWReference

35.3 kWReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Type

shuttleReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

Dimensions

Weight

2608 kgReference

2594 kgReference

Length

317 cmReference

330 cmReference

Height

147 cmReference

241 cmReference

Gauge

121 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

Front tire

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6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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15.5-38Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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15.5-38Reference

Shipping weight

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2594 kgReference

International Harvester T-340 attachments

T-340 Serial Number Location

T-340 Serial Numbers

1959

501Reference

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1960

1979Reference

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1961

5396 (Series A)Reference

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1962

5449 (Series A)Reference

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1963

6397 (Series A)Reference

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1964

7338 (Series A)Reference

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1965

8525 (Series A)Reference

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Links

Attachment overview

Wagner 65-T Backhoe

Backhoe type

Wagner 65-T BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

304 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

381 cmReference

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Loading height

259 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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International Harvester T-340 Tracks

Width

147 cmReference

213 cmReference

Length on ground

167 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.2 m²Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

11.7 l/hourReference

21.6 l/hourReference

Fuel use

12.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2970 kgReference

3031 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

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30.6 kWReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

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

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.