Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 385 vs International Harvester 500

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 385

Utility

power
46 hp
displacement
155 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 385 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 385
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 500 higher · +1 hp (+2%)
38546 hp
50047 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

385 is in the 40th percentile; 500 is in the 41st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 385 higher · +10 ci (+7%)
385155 ci
500145 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

385 is in the 42nd percentile; 500 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 500 higher · +1 (+33%)
3853
5004
Median Utility Tractor4

385 is in the 23rd percentile; 500 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
3858
5008
Median Utility Tractor12

385 is in the 23rd percentile; 500 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

385 (A)500 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 385International Harvester 500Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model385500—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 385International Harvester 500Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelD-1552.4L 4-cyl gasoline—
Power Output46hp47hp▲ 500+1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,000RPM▲ 385+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders34▲ 500+1 · +33%
Displacement155ci145ci▲ 385+10 ci · +7%
Bore3.9in3.4in▲ 385+0.5 in · +15%
Stroke4.4in4.1in▲ 385+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 385International Harvester 500Difference
TypeSynchromeshPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 385International Harvester 500Difference
Length140in107in▲ 385+33 in · +31%
Width73in60in▲ 385+13 in · +22%
Height93.5in48.8in▲ 385+44.7 in · +92%
Operating Weight4,929lb7,050lb▲ 500+2,121 lb · +43%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 385International Harvester 500Difference
Steering TypePowerMechanical clutches—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 385International Harvester 500Difference
TypeNot recorded1000 (rear)—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 385International Harvester 500Difference
Hitch TypeIII/INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 385International Harvester 500Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerMechanical clutches—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 385International Harvester 500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 385International Harvester 500Difference
Coolant3gal3galSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 40th percentile (46 hp)B · 41st percentile (47 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 42nd percentile (155 ci)B · 37th percentile (145 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 47th percentile (4,929 lb)B · 67th percentile (7,050 lb)
A · 385B · 500Median Utility Tractor
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