International Harvester 584 4.80 star(s) (5)

584 IH
Model Year: 1984

Tractor has always started quickly regardless of temp., has good power, good on fuel, steering and brakes are exceptional. Good range of gears for most any job I've done. Other than filters and an alternator I haven't spent anything on repairs since I've had the tractor.

Pros: Steering and brakes are exceptional.
Cons: Some minor problems with high to low range shifting.

Good Mid-Size Tractor
Model Year: 1987

I have owner the 584 for several years now and it seems to be the go-to unit on the farm. Has quick attach loader and is never removed. From fencing, tillage and clean up bush hogging and planting support unit, this is the most versatile unit on the place.

Pros: Reliability.
Cons: Can't think of any.

IH 584
Model Year: 1980

Bought this tractor from my brother in law about 5 years ago. The tractor has been in the family for over thirty years and has been well maintained. Just installed a 22550 Load-O-Matic FEL on it this week. FEL is great for handing landscaping chores. Also have a 7 ft gtader blade with a hydraulic top link.

Pros: Great tractor and has been very reliable.
Cons: Parking brake system is not well designed and prone to failure.

Heavy and Reliable
Model Year: 1983

I bought the tractor with a FEL with 1300 hrs. on the clock. The quality is top shelf. It is 100% reliable and starts without ether down to 0 degrees F. I have added a 3 point Bradco 509 backhoe in the last year and the remotes run it fine. I have no loader function when the backhoe is in operation but can live with that. The amount of material that the tractor will push through with the backhoe attached is flat out excellent. I would recommend this tractor to anyone that has use of a machine of its size. I have owned other tractors this one is well engineered.

Pros: 2250 loader lifts well over a ton; Engine is bulletproof.
Cons: Weight is a liability when it comes to large repairs.

International Harvester 584 diesel, Used
Model Year: 1980

I've only put 80 hours on the tractor in the six months I've owned it. So far no complaints. 60 hp, and TractorData.com has it rated as 47 hp at the drawbar, 52 hp at the PTO, and that feels about right, even after 31 years. I have a tiny battery drain, have to disconnect the battery at the end of the day, no biggie. Plenty of power at the PTO and 3-pt, FEL works great. No problem scraping 2 feet of heavy, packed snow (with good chains and 1,200 lbs of calcium chloride in each rear tire). I don't farm (yet...although the wife has some idea I'll start next year...doubt it). I've used the tractor to plow snow, to level and prepare sites for cabin, pole-barn, & band-saw mill, to carry and skid logs up to my saw-mill, and [with the Bush Hog backhoe I just bought] I plan to do a lot of digging: water-lines, perk holes, cistern hole, etc. It starts right up every time, does all the work I ask of it, maintenance hasn't been much of a chore, and I got a good deal on it ($11k with FEL and scraper). My only real concern is that my spread is a long way from an authorized service outfit, and I don't have a flatbed trailer to haul it, so major repairs could be really expensive. Time will tell.

Pros: Reliable, easy to operate.
Cons: None yet, but it's getting on. Could cost a bundle if repairs are needed.