Compare/International Harvester 1026 vs International Harvester 4100

International Harvester 1026 vs International Harvester 4100

Verdict: International Harvester 1026 vs International Harvester 4100

The International Harvester 1026 and the International Harvester 4100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 4100 leads on rated power with 130 hp against 127 hp. International Harvester 1026 is the lighter machine (5,034 kg vs 6,883 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 1026 is the newer design (1970 vs 1965). In short: choose the International Harvester 4100 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1026 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

130 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

59Reference

1,217Reference

Original price

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$18,200 (1968)Reference

Drive

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4x4 4WDReference

Steering

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hydraulic powerReference

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

82.6 kWReference

Displacement

6.7 LReference

7.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

110 x 117 mmReference

114 x 114 mmReference

Power (net)

91.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

94.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual-stage dryReference

dual stage dryReference

Compression

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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

82.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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86.6 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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sliding gearReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

83.5 kWReference

96.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

83.9 kWReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

III (optional)Reference

Rear PTO

independentReference

optional independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000 (1-3/4)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

82.6 kWReference

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Pump flow

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62.5 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

231 cmReference

254 cmReference

Weight

5034 kgReference

6883 kgReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

18.4-30Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

18.4-30Reference

Ag front

11L-15Reference

18.4-30Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

18.4-30Reference

Length

388 cmReference

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Width

231 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

213 cmReference

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Operating weight

5034 kgReference

6883 kgReference

Ballasted weight

6792 kgReference

8663 kgReference

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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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

Clutch housing, right sideReference

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

33.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

4346 kgReference

7423 kgReference

4100 Serial Numbers

1966

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8001Reference

1967

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8723Reference

1968

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8986Reference

Final

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9218Reference

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.