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International Harvester 1046 vs International Harvester A-976

Verdict: International Harvester 1046 vs International Harvester A-976

The International Harvester 1046 and the International Harvester A-976 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester A-976 leads on rated power with 112 hp against 109 hp. International Harvester A-976 is the lighter machine (4,989 kg vs 8,929 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester A-976 is the newer design (1976 vs 1971). In short: choose the International Harvester A-976 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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Rated power

109 hp

112 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

110.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

80.9 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

Power (gross)

80.9 kWReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

14.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

27.0 LReference

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Engine

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99.9 kWReference

Power

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99.9 kWReference

Torque

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443.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 7 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

Type

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two-speed power shiftReference

Clutch

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356mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

70.0 kWReference

83.5 kWReference

Pump flow

37.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

3000 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

259 cmReference

266 cmReference

Weight

8929 to 9700 poundsReference

4989 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x20Reference

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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

404 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

247 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

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Front tread

151 to 182 cmReference

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Rear tread

162 to 212 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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218 cmReference

Shipping weight

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4989 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.