Compare/International Harvester 1055 vs International Harvester TD-18A Series 182

International Harvester 1055 vs International Harvester TD-18A Series 182

Verdict: International Harvester 1055 vs International Harvester TD-18A Series 182

The International Harvester 1055 and the International Harvester TD-18A Series 182 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-18A Series 182 leads on rated power with 103 hp against 100 hp. International Harvester 1055 is the lighter machine (9,635 kg vs 9,752 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester TD-18A Series 182 holds more fuel (227.1 L vs 140.0 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 1055 is the newer design (1977 vs 1949). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-18A Series 182 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1055 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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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

100 hp

103 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

1550 RPM diesel 6-speed crawlerSeptember 3 - 14, 1957Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 629 fileReference

Total built

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22,016Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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hydraulic steering clutchesReference

Engine

Fuel tank

140.0 LReference

227.1 LReference

Engine

74.6 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

11.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

121 x 165 mmReference

Power

74.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

1550 (late)Reference

Aux. fuel

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5.0 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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81.3 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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87.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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79.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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90.7 kWReference

Compression

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15.04:1Reference

Starter

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gasoline-startReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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98.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

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90.7 kWReference

Max power

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79.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Type

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gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

36.0 lpmReference

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Rear lift

4150 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540, 1000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

262 cmReference

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Weight

9635 to 10473 poundsReference

9752 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

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Ag front

13.6-28 (MFWD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

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Length

425 cmReference

421 cmReference

Height

277 cmReference

269 cmReference

2WD Weight

4370 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4750 kgReference

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TD-18A Serial Numbers

1949

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22536 (TDR)Reference

1950

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22837 (TDR)Reference

1951

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24668 (TDR)Reference

1952

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27245 (TDR)Reference

1953

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29201 (TDR)Reference

1954

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32089 (TDR)Reference

1955

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33650 (TD181)Reference

1956

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36101 (TD182)Reference

1957

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37882 (TD182)Reference

1958

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38805 (TD182)Reference

Location:

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upper-left dashReference

Final

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38861 (TD182)Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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29 cmReference

Width

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241 cmReference

RPM

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906Reference

Speed

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849.78 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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34.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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12134 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.