Compare/International Harvester 1046 vs International Harvester 3488

International Harvester 1046 vs International Harvester 3488

Verdict: International Harvester 1046 vs International Harvester 3488

The International Harvester 1046 and the International Harvester 3488 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 3488 leads on rated power with 113 hp against 109 hp. International Harvester 1046 is the lighter machine (8,929 kg vs 11,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 3488 is the newer design (1981 vs 1971). In short: choose the International Harvester 3488 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1046 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

109 hp

113 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 2.3 MPH (LO) used for pull test.Reference

Total built

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465Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

110.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

80.9 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

109 x 136 mmReference

Power (gross)

80.9 kWReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

15.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

14.0 LReference

107.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

27.0 LReference

28.4 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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61.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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60.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Idle RPM

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900-2400Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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83.9 kWReference

Max power

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60.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 7 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

70.0 kWReference

83.5 kWReference

Pump flow

37.9 lpmReference

68.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

3000 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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83.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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107.9 LReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Capacity

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107.9 LReference

Valves

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2 or 3Reference

Total flow

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102.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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45.4 lpmReference

Control

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draft sensingReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2100Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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79.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

259 cmReference

266 cmReference

Weight

8929 to 9700 poundsReference

11600 to 12880 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50x20Reference

10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4/15x38Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50x20. Rear: 18.4/15x38Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.25/13x24. Rear: 18.4/15x38Reference

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7.50x18. Rear: 18.4/15x34Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 11.2/10x28. Rear: 18.4/15x38Reference

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Length

392 cmReference

467 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

259 cmReference

Height (hood)

151 cmReference

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2WD Weight

4050 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4399 kgReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

33 cmReference

Front tread

151 to 182 cmReference

152 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

162 to 212 cmReference

167 to 290 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4-34Reference

Ag front

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10.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-34Reference

Height (cab)

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284 cmReference

Shipping weight

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5261 kgReference

Operating weight

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5842 kgReference

Rear axle

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82 by 2997 mmReference

Capacities

Fuel

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189.2 LReference

3488 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, ahead of the rear axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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30.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5512 kgReference

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.