Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 454 vs International Harvester 606

International Harvester 454 Tractor
International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 454

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
157 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 454 specs
International Harvester 504 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 606

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
221 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 606 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 454
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 606

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
45450 hp
60650 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

454 is in the 45th percentile; 606 is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 606 higher · +64 ci (+41%)
454157 ci
606221 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

454 is in the 42nd percentile; 606 is in the 61st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 606 higher · +2 (+50%)
4544
6066
Median Utility Tractor4

454 is in the 50th percentile; 606 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 606 higher · +2 (+25%)
4548
60610
Median Utility Tractor12

454 is in the 23rd percentile; 606 is in the 39th · 4,941 models

454 (A)606 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 454International Harvester 606Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model454606—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 454International Harvester 606Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelC-157C-221—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,000RPM▲ 454+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders46▲ 606+2 · +50%
Displacement157ci221ci▲ 606+64 ci · +41%
Bore3.4in3.5in▲ 606+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.4in3.7in▲ 454+0.7 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 454International Harvester 606Difference
TypeSliding GearPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 454International Harvester 606Difference
Length132inNot recorded—
Width65.7inNot recorded—
Height54.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,400lb5,215lb▲ 606+815 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 454International Harvester 606Difference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 454International Harvester 606Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 454International Harvester 606Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,310lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 454International Harvester 606Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic wet discIndependent mechanical disc—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 454International Harvester 606Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 454International Harvester 606Difference
Coolant2.9gal5.1gal▲ 606+2.2 gal · +76%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 454International Harvester 606Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 42nd percentile (157 ci)B · 61st percentile (221 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 39th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 42nd percentile (4,400 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,215 lb)
A · 454B · 606Median Utility Tractor
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