Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 234 vs Kubota BX1870-1

International Harvester 234 Tractor
International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 234

Utility

power
18 hp
displacement
51.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 234 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota BX1870-1

Utility

power
18 hp
displacement
43.9 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full BX1870-1 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 234
vs
KubotaKubota BX1870-1

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
23418 hp
BX1870-118 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

234 is in the 6th percentile; BX1870-1 is in the 6th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 234 higher · +7.9 ci (+18%)
23451.8 ci
BX1870-143.9 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

234 is in the 3rd percentile; BX1870-1 is in the 1st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2343
BX1870-13
Median Utility Tractor4

234 is in the 23rd percentile; BX1870-1 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ BX1870-1 higher · +132 lb (+11%)
2341,213 lb
BX1870-11,345 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

234 is in the 2nd percentile; BX1870-1 is in the 4th · 5,107 models

234 (A)BX1870-1 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 234Kubota BX1870-1Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterKubota—
Model234BX1870-1—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 234Kubota BX1870-1Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiKubota—
ModelNot recordedD722—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM3,200RPM▲ BX1870-1+500 RPM · +19%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement51.8ci43.9ci▲ 234+7.9 ci · +18%
Bore2.7inNot recorded—
Stroke3.1inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 234Kubota BX1870-1Difference
TypeGearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 234Kubota BX1870-1Difference
Length103in92.1in▲ 234+10.9 in · +12%
Width36.6in44.5in▲ BX1870-1+7.9 in · +22%
Height46.1in86.2in▲ BX1870-1+40.1 in · +87%
Operating Weight1,213lb1,345lb▲ BX1870-1+132 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 234Kubota BX1870-1Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 234Kubota BX1870-1Difference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 234Kubota BX1870-1Difference
Hitch TypeCategory 1Three-point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 1I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 234Kubota BX1870-1Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 234Kubota BX1870-1Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 234Kubota BX1870-1Difference
Coolant1.3gal0.7gal▲ 234+0.6 gal · +86%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 234Kubota BX1870-1Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSROPS (Open Station with Roll-Over Protection System)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 6th percentile (18 hp)B · 6th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 3rd percentile (51.8 ci)B · 1st percentile (43.9 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,213 lb)B · 4th percentile (1,345 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 11th percentile (103 in)B · 5th percentile (92.1 in)
A · 234B · BX1870-1Median Utility Tractor
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