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International Harvester 1026 vs International Harvester 1486B

Verdict: International Harvester 1026 vs International Harvester 1486B

The International Harvester 1026 and the International Harvester 1486B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 1026 leads on rated power with 127 hp against 125 hp. International Harvester 1026 is the lighter machine (5,034 kg vs 6,065 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 1486B is the newer design (1981 vs 1970). In short: choose the International Harvester 1026 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1486B if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Rated power

127 hp

125 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Drawbar performanceReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Total built

59Reference

64Reference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic rearReference

Variants

IH 1026

standardReference

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Farmall 1026

row-cropReference

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IH 21026

industrialReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

159.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

94.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

91.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

59.8 kWReference

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Displacement

6.7 LReference

7.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

110 x 117 mmReference

109 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

91.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

94.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual-stage dryReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

83.9 kWReference

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Max power

59.8 kWReference

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Engine

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124.5 kWReference

Power

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124.5 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

Torque AmplifierReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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two-speed power shiftReference

Clutch

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hydraulic cerametallic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

83.5 kWReference

93.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

83.9 kWReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

III/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

82.6 kWReference

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Engine RPM

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1000@2300Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

231 cmReference

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Weight

5034 kgReference

6065 kgReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

24.5-32Reference

Ag front

11L-15Reference

11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

24.5-32Reference

Length

388 cmReference

426 cmReference

Width

231 cmReference

259 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

213 cmReference

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Operating weight

5034 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

6792 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

82 mmReference

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Front tread

152/185/213 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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290 cmReference

Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

1026 Serial Numbers

1970

7501Reference

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1971

7550Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the left side of the hydrostatic housing, ahead of the batteries.Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

29.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

4346 kgReference

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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.