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International 484 1979
International 484 utility, 1979
Model history
Model introduced 1978
Model discontinued 1985
Model status Discontinued
Preceded by International 464
Superseded by Case IH 485
Engine Specification
Engine make International
Engine model D-179
Fuel type diesel
Power hp 50 engine, 42 pto, 38 drawbar
Governed rpm 2200
Displacement cu in /(litre) 179 ci
No. of Cylinders 3
Bore in (mm) 3.875"
Stroke in (mm) 5.0625"
Cooling system Water
Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged NA
Transmission Details
Transmission type syncromesh with high-low-reverse shuttle
Forward 8
Reverse 4
Drive 2-WD
General Data
Linkage Category Category I or II 3-point hitch, draft control
Lift capacity (lb/kg) 3100 lb
Tyre Sizes (std/options)
Front 6.00-16 4-ply
Rear 13.6-28 4-ply
Tractor Dimensions
Length (inches/metres) 138"
Width (inches/meters) 70"
Height (inches/meters) 56"
Weight (nominal) lb/kg 4853 lb
Wheelbase 73"
Other info
Factories Doncaster, England and Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Plow rating
Nebraska Tests No. 1312
Approximate Cost new in (year) $9580 (1978)
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The International 484 was a world-wide design built by International Harvester from 1978 to 1985 in two factories. It was manufactured in Doncaster, England for the European market. For the US, skid units were supplied from Doncaster and final assembly was carried out in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.

Model history[]

Main article: International Harvester

The International 484 replaced the 464. The new model was given a forward-slanting grille with the headlights and IH logo moved into a separate top panel. The gasoline engine was discontinued. The governed speed of the diesel engine was dropped back to 2200 rpm, from the previous 2400, reducing the power output slightly.

Tractor Comparison[]

40-45 hp utility tractors have been popular for many years. During its time in production the International 484 competed with many other models, as shown in the table. In 1978 the David Brown 885, Deutz D4506, Ford 3600, and Massey Ferguson MF245 all offered the same power as the International for a somewhat lower price. The Long 460 was much cheaper. The John Deere 2040 was about equal to the International and Allis-Chalmers' closest model was the larger, more expensive Fiat-built 5050. The Fiat-built White 2-50 was also slightly more powerful and more expensive. Over the next few years Case added the David Brown-based 1190 and Hesston began selling the Fiat 480-8 and the later 466, all with about the same power as the International. By 1985 Allis-Chalmers had added the 6140, which was much nearer than the 5050 to the International in power and price, as were the Kubota L4150 and M4050F and the Landini R5830. The Case 1194, Deutz DX3.10, Ford 3910, and Massey Ferguson MF250 were more expensive. The John Deere 2150 was more powerful and more expensive. The Yanmar-built John Deere 1250 and the White 2-45 were less expensive and the Hesston-Fiat 45-66 was slightly less powerful and less expensive.

Make & model Pto hp Displace. Speeds Weight (lb) Price-$ (year)
International 484 42 179 8 3540 9580 (1978), 15490 (1985)
Allis-Chalmers 5050 51 168 12 4300 11784 (1978)
Allis-Chalmers 6140 41 142 10 4228 15895 (1985)
Case 1190 43 164 12 4620 11315 (1980)
Case 1194 43 164 12 4620 17960 (1985)
David Brown 885 43 164 12 4290 8561 (1978)
Deutz D4506 43 173 8 4180 9035 (1978)
Deutz DX3.10 44 173 8 5776 16890 (1985)
Ford 3600 41 175 8 4590 9216 (1978)
Ford 3610 42 192 8 3895 15613 (1982)
Ford 3910 43 192 8 4510 16390 (1985)
Hesston-Fiat 480-8 43 158 8 4215 13050 (1981)
Hesston-Fiat 466 45 158 12-20 4851 14870 (1983)
Hesston-Fiat 45-66 39 158 12 4850 14500 (1985)
John Deere 2040 41 164 8 4060 9702 (1978)
John Deere 1250 41 143 9 4125 14735 (1985)
John Deere 2150 46 179 16 4950 17942 (1985)
Kubota L4150 41 142 8 3750 15650 (1985)
Kubota M4050F 46 159 8 3740 14700 (1985)
Landini R5830 42 152 12 4299 15190 (1985)
Long 460 42 143 6 3850 6763 (1978)
Massey-Ferguson 245 42 153 6-8-12 3600 8787 (1978)
Massey-Ferguson 250 41 153 8 4100 16165 (1985)
White 2-50 47 158 8-12 3800 10738 (1978)
White 2-45 43 169 20 5015 14656 (1983)

Note: Most specifications and prices in comparison tables from The Official Tractor Blue Book 2010[1], Farm Tractors 1950-1975[2], and Farm Tractors 1975-1995[3]

Timeline[]

  • 1978 - International 484 replaced 464
  • 1985 - All International tractor production ended, 484 model replaced by the Case IH 485

Factory locations[]

  • International Harvester Great Britain, Ltd., Doncaster, England
  • Louisville Works, Louisville, Kentucky

Specification[]

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  • D-179 3-cylinder diesel engine
  • 4-speed syncromesh transmission with high-low-reverse shuttle
  • Adjustable front axle
  • Differential lock
  • Electric starter and lights
  • Hydrostatic power steering
  • Independent pto
  • ROPS
  • Category I 3-point hitch, draft control
  • Standard tires
    • Front: 6.00-16 4-ply
    • Rear: 13.6-28 4-ply

Options[]

  • Canopy

Serial numbers[]

Year Serial no. run
start[4]
Serial no. run
End
Number Built Notes
1978 501 1324 824 Production calculated from serial no. range
1979 1325 2753 1429
1980 2754 5618 2865
1981 5619
1984 9165
Total built

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See also[]

Collection related info
  • Shows and Meets - events featuring tractors and other machinery
  • Clubs Listing - List of clubs including various tractor marques
  • Collections - list of private collections with tractors (add yours)
  • Museums - includes museums featuring tractors (please add missing ones)

References/sources[]

  1. Hall, Mike, Ed., The Official Tractor Blue Book 2010, Price Digests, Overland Park, Kansas, 2009
  2. Larsen, Lester, Farm Tractors 1950-1975, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan, 1981
  3. Gay, Larry, Farm Tractors 1975-1995, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan, 1995
  4. Maloney, James R., Ed., “Official Specifications & Data Guide”, Iron Solutions, LLC, Fenton, Missouri, November, 1999

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