- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1970–1975
- 11,765 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester 574 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-239 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 65.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
65.0 hp
48.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 574”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 5,163 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,968 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 11.4–12.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
International Harvester 574 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 574 was built from 1970 to 1975.
The International Harvester 574 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 48.5 kW (65.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 574 is two-wheel drive (2WD).Source 2
The International Harvester 574 has a INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-239 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.91 L diesel unit.
The International Harvester 574 weighs 2,342 kg (5,163 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 574 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.Source 2
The three-point hitch of the International Harvester 574 lifts 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 574 delivers 43.1–47.7 L/min (11.4–12.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 574”
How does the 574 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 1,800 kg is low for its class — 29% below the median of 2,535 kg across the 308 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 413 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 420 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 574 have?
The only figure for the 574 is 65.0 hp (48.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 574”
What engine is in a 574?
A 574 has an INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-239, a 4-cylinder 3.91 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-239 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 238.8 ci · 3.91 L |
| Max torque | 153 lb·ft · 207 N·m |
| Injection | direct injectionSource 2On record for 1 of 2 configurations |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 574”
How much will a 574 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 574 lifts 3,968 lb (1,800 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 11.4–12.6 gpm · 43.1–47.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 3,968 lb · 1,800 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,936 engine rpmSource 2Engages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 21 part |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 574”
What transmission does a 574 have?
Transmission specifications for the 574 are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | pedal-operated hydraulic wet disc brakes acting on planetary gear shaftsSource 2On record for 1 of 2 configurations |
| Steering | hydrostatic steering with synchronizing cylinder |
| Top speed | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 574”
How much does a 574 weigh?
A 574 weighs 5,163 lb (2,342 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,163 lb · 2,342 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 85.0 in · 2,160 mm |
| Length | 139.0 in · 3,531 mm |
| Width | 69.0 in · 1,753 mm |
| Height | 86.5 in · 2,197 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.0 in · 406 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–80.0 in · 1,219–2,032 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–76.0 in · 1,321–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.0 ft · 2.74 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 574”
What oil does a 574 take, and how much?
A 574 engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 574” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 66.0 qt · 62.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 574” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.7 qt · 13.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 574” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 574?
Within 10% of its 50.0 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- OLIVER 1365 (4 WD)50.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 574 →
- ZETOR 5511/554550.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1966–1972Side by side with the 574 →
- John Deere 2020 OU49.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1972Side by side with the 574 →
- J.I. Case 64049.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1969Side by side with the 574 →
- John Deere 1140 (A)49.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1979–1986Side by side with the 574 →
- SAME Centauro 6049.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 574 →
Common questions about the International Harvester 574
Is a 574 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 574 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 574 have?
A 574 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 21 part shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 574”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 574 (USA)”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 574 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-103893 · revision 1072224. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 574 (USA) — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118808 · revision 1034336. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document