International Harvester 474 vs Schlüter Compact 550 (V)
11 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1973–1974; 1972–1972). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
11 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 474 | Compact 550 (V) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 57.3 hp | 57.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-206 | Schlüter SDM 108 W3 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.38 L | 3.44 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 156 lb·ft · 212 N·m | 173 lb·ft · 235 N·m | +11% Compact 550 (V) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h | 16.2 mph · 26 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated dry LAYCOCK single-disc clutch | Single-plate dry clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 11.4–12.6 gpm · 43.1–47.7 L/min | 6.9 gpm · 26.0 L/min | differs |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,946 lb · 1,790 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 586/1175 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,584 lb · 2,533 kg | 5,930 lb · 2,690 kg | +6% Compact 550 (V) |
| Wheelbase declared | 84.5 in · 2,146 mm | 78.7 in · 2,000 mm | +7% 474 |
| Length declared | 135.0 in · 3,430 mm | 138.2 in · 3,510 mm | — |
| Width declared | 64.2 in · 1,630 mm | 67.3 in · 1,710 mm | — |
| Height declared | 59.4 in · 1,510 mm | 87.4 in · 2,220 mm | +47% Compact 550 (V) |
| Ground clearance declared | 16.0 in · 406 mm | — | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 9.0 ft · 2.74 m | 11.0 ft · 3.35 m | +22% Compact 550 (V) |
| Fuel tank declared | 81.2 qt · 76.8 L | 68.7 qt · 65 L | +18% 474 |
International Harvester 474 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 474”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick 624 (A)”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 474 (USA)”
Schlüter Compact 550 (V) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Schlüter Compact 550 /550V”