International Harvester 454

The International Harvester 454 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 50 hp / 37.3 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 3780 to 4720 pounds.

Engine Power

Gasoline (listed): 50 hp / 37.3 kW

Fuel & Capacities

Diesel

Transmission

8 forward and 4 reverse

Operating Weight

3780 to 4720 pounds

Overview

	1970 - 1973 Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	International Harvester
Utility tractor
Built in Doncaster, England
Original price was $4,640 in 1973

International Harvester 454 Transmission
8-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...

International Harvester 454 Power
Engine	50 hp 37.3 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	35 hp 26.1 kW
PTO (claimed)	40 hp 29.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)	35.35 hp 26.4 kW
PTO (tested)	40.86 hp 30.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Pump flow	11.9 gpm 45.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Rear lift	3307 lbs 1500 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	75 inches 190 cm
Weight	3780 to 4720 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	13.6-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator-generator
Charging amps	32
Batteries	1 (gas)
	2 (diesel)
Battery volts	12 (gas)
	6 (diesel)
Battery AH	40 (gas)
	135 (diesel)

References

International Tractor Range published in 1973, by International Harvester
Buyer's Guide published in 1976, by International Harvester
454 and 574 tractors - the producers published by International Harvester
454 and 574 Tractors published by International Harvester
454, 474, 574 & 674 Tractors published in 1974, by International Harvester
Full Synchromesh and Hydrostatic Tractor Range published in 1963, by International Harvester
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1970, by International Harvester
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1971, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine options
International Harvester 2.6L 4-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 157 ci / 2.6 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	International Harvester C-157
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	157 ci 2.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.375x4.39 inches 86 x 112 mm
Power	50 hp 37.3 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	7.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7 qts 6.6 L
Coolant capacity	11.5 qts 10.9 L

Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	International Harvester D-179
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	179 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.0625 inches 98 x 129 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	8 qts 7.6 L
Coolant capacity	12.5 qts 11.8 L

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse sliding gear

Type	sliding gear
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	36 qts 34.1 L
Fours synchronized gears in each of high, low, and reverse ranges.
With 16.6-28 rear tires.

Dimensions

International Harvester 454 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	13.6-28
Ag front	6.50-16
Ag rear	14.9-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	75 inches 190 cm
Length	131.9 inches 335 cm
	133 inches (with 3-point) 337 cm
Width	66 inches (min) 167 cm
Height (steering wheel)	55 inches 139 cm
Ground clearance	10 inches 25 cm

International Harvester 454 Weight
Shipping	3780 lbs (gas) 1714 kg
	4000 lbs (diesel) 1814 kg
Operating	4400 lbs (gas) 1995 kg
	4720 lbs (diesel) 2140 kg
Ballasted	7470 lbs*Weight with diesel engine, fluid-filled rear tires and rear iron wheel weights. 3388 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1096: gasoline 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 1097: diesel 8-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1096
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD April 21 - May 11, 1972 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1096 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	40.86 hp 30.5 kW
Fuel use	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	33.53 hp 25.0 kW
Fuel use	3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour
Gear 3-Low used for power test.
Max pull	5329 lbs 2417 kg
Gear 1-Low used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1097
Diesel 8-speed 2WD April 22 - May 12, 1972 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1097 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	40.47 hp 30.2 kW
Fuel use	2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	35.35 hp 26.4 kW
Fuel use	2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Gear 3-Low used for power test.
Max pull	5583 lbs 2532 kg
Gear 1-Low used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
International Harvester 1550 loader
International Harvester 1850 loader
International 2050 loader

Photos

International Harvester 454

International Harvester 333 with cab.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for International Harvester 454 based on its 50 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm)	Medium Duty	Standard utility farm tillage.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	6 ft (72 in)1.8 m	Medium Duty	Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm	Medium Duty	Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙	Medium Duty	Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm)	Medium Duty	Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 454.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1 hrs

Approximately 1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.7 gal / 10.2 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.6 gal/hr (9.8 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours