Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 424 vs Kubota L3540

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 424

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
145 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 424 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L3540

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3540 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 424
vs
KubotaKubota L3540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
42437 hp
L354037 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

424 is in the 30th percentile; L3540 is in the 30th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 424 higher · +34 ci (+31%)
424145 ci
L3540111 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

424 is in the 37th percentile; L3540 is in the 26th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 424 higher · +1 (+33%)
4244
L35403
Median Utility Tractor4

424 is in the 50th percentile; L3540 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 424 higher · +662 lb (+19%)
4244,057 lb
L35403,395 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

424 is in the 37th percentile; L3540 is in the 28th · 5,107 models

424 (A)L3540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 424Kubota L3540Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterKubota—
Model424L3540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 424Kubota L3540Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterKubota—
ModelC-146D1803-M-E2—
Power Output37hp37hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,700RPM▲ L3540+700 RPM · +35%
Cylinders43▲ 424+1 · +33%
Displacement145ci111ci▲ 424+34 ci · +31%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke4.1in4in▲ 424+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 424Kubota L3540Difference
TypeSliding gear with dry disc clutchHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 424Kubota L3540Difference
Length121in115in▲ 424+6 in · +5%
Width66.9in59.8in▲ 424+7.1 in · +12%
Height56.7in90.7in▲ L3540+34 in · +60%
Operating Weight4,057lb3,395lb▲ 424+662 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 424Kubota L3540Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 424Kubota L3540Difference
TypeLiveSemi-independent (Middle PTO) / Independent (Rear PTO)—
Speed 1540rpm2,000rpm▲ L3540+1,460 rpm · +270%
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 424Kubota L3540Difference
Hitch TypeThree-pointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryICategory 1—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,749lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 424Kubota L3540Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4WD MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical dry discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 424Kubota L3540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 424Kubota L3540Difference
CoolantNot recorded2gal—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 424Kubota L3540Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 30th percentile (37 hp)B · 30th percentile (37 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (145 ci)B · 26th percentile (111 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 37th percentile (4,057 lb)B · 28th percentile (3,395 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 28th percentile (121 in)B · 20th percentile (115 in)
A · 424B · L3540Median Utility Tractor
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