Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 454 vs Kubota L4240

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
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L4240

Utility

power
44 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L4240 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 454
vs
KubotaKubota L4240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 454 higher · +6 hp (+14%)
45450 hp
L424044 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

454 is in the 45th percentile; L4240 is in the 38th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 454 higher · +23 ci (+17%)
454157 ci
L4240134 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

454 is in the 42nd percentile; L4240 is in the 32nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4544
L42404
Median Utility Tractor4

454 is in the 50th percentile; L4240 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 454 higher · +729 lb (+20%)
4544,400 lb
L42403,671 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

454 is in the 42nd percentile; L4240 is in the 32nd · 5,107 models

454 (A)L4240 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 454Kubota L4240Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterKubota—
Model454L4240—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 454Kubota L4240Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterKubota—
ModelC-157V2203-M-E2—
Power Output50hp44hp▲ 454+6 hp · +14%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,700RPM▲ L4240+500 RPM · +23%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement157ci134ci▲ 454+23 ci · +17%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke4.4in3.6in▲ 454+0.8 in · +22%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 454Kubota L4240Difference
TypeSliding GearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 454Kubota L4240Difference
Length132in124in▲ 454+8 in · +6%
Width65.7in65.6in▲ 454+0.1 in · <1%
Height54.7in94.7in▲ L4240+40 in · +73%
Operating Weight4,400lb3,671lb▲ 454+729 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 454Kubota L4240Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 454Kubota L4240Difference
TypeIndependentSemi-independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 454Kubota L4240Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded8.3-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded14.9-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 454Kubota L4240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchThree-point hitchSame
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,310lb3,859lb▲ L4240+549 lb · +17%

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 454Kubota L4240Difference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDFour-wheel drive (4WD)—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 454Kubota L4240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 454Kubota L4240Difference
Coolant2.9gal2gal▲ 454+0.9 gal · +45%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 454Kubota L4240Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen with ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 38th percentile (44 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 42nd percentile (157 ci)B · 32nd percentile (134 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 42nd percentile (4,400 lb)B · 32nd percentile (3,671 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 43rd percentile (132 in)B · 33rd percentile (124 in)
A · 454B · L4240Median Utility Tractor
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