International Harvester International 424 vs OLIVER 1255 (4 WD)
5 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; Two-wheel or four-wheel drive); they were not built in overlapping years (1964–1967; 1969–1971). 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
5 material differences · 8 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | International 424 | 1255 (4 WD) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 36.5 hp | 41.4 hp | +14% 1255 (4 WD) |
| Engine declared | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-146 | FIAT 853-A | differs |
| Displacement declared | — | 2.34 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 113 lb·ft · 153 N·m | 105 lb·ft · 143 N·m | +7% International 424 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated dry LuK single-disc clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 6.0 gpm · 22.7 L/min | 5.8 gpm · 21.8 L/min | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,054 lb · 1,839 kg | 4,123 lb · 1,870 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 70.0 in · 1,778 mm | 75.7 in · 1,922 mm | +8% 1255 (4 WD) |
| Length declared | 121.0 in · 3,073 mm | 115.0 in · 2,921 mm | — |
| Width declared | 67.2 in · 1,708 mm | 62.9 in · 1,598 mm | +7% International 424 |
| Height declared | 57.0 in · 1,448 mm | 58.6 in · 1,488 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.0 in · 457 mm | 18.2 in · 462 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 8.2 ft · 2.49 m | 9.4 ft · 2.86 m | +15% 1255 (4 WD) |
| Fuel tank declared | 56.0 qt · 53.0 L | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | — |
International Harvester International 424 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 424”
OLIVER 1255 (4 WD) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1255”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250-A”