Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 340 vs International Harvester 500

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 340

Utility

power
47 hp
displacement
135 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full 340 specs
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 500

Utility

power
47 hp
displacement
145 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 500 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 340
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
34047 hp
50047 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

340 is in the 41st percentile; 500 is in the 41st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 500 higher · +10 ci (+7%)
340135 ci
500145 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

340 is in the 33rd percentile; 500 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3404
5004
Median Utility Tractor4

340 is in the 50th percentile; 500 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 500 higher · +3 (+60%)
3405
5008
Median Utility Tractor12

340 is in the 6th percentile; 500 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

340 (A)500 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 340International Harvester 500Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model340500—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 340International Harvester 500Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelC-1352.4L 4-cyl gasoline—
Power Output47hp47hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement135ci145ci▲ 500+10 ci · +7%
Bore3.3in3.4in▲ 500+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.1in4.1inSame

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 340International Harvester 500Difference
TypeSliding gearPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 340International Harvester 500Difference
Length117in107in▲ 340+10 in · +9%
Width64in60in▲ 340+4 in · +7%
Height59in48.8in▲ 340+10.2 in · +21%
Operating Weight4,330lb7,050lb▲ 500+2,720 lb · +63%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 340International Harvester 500Difference
Steering TypeManualMechanical clutches—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 340International Harvester 500Difference
TypeIndependent1000 (rear)—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 340International Harvester 500Difference
Hitch TypeIH Fast HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 340International Harvester 500Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualMechanical clutches—
Brake TypeIndependent mechanical discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 340International Harvester 500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 340International Harvester 500Difference
Coolant3.8gal3gal▲ 340+0.8 gal · +27%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 340International Harvester 500Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 41st percentile (47 hp)B · 41st percentile (47 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 33rd percentile (135 ci)B · 37th percentile (145 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 6th percentile (5)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 41st percentile (4,330 lb)B · 67th percentile (7,050 lb)
A · 340B · 500Median Utility Tractor
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