Compare/International Harvester 1056 vs International Harvester Hydro 186

International Harvester 1056 vs International Harvester Hydro 186

Verdict: International Harvester 1056 vs International Harvester Hydro 186

The International Harvester 1056 and the International Harvester Hydro 186 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 105 hp. International Harvester 1056 is the lighter machine (9,017 kg vs 11,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 1056 is the newer design (1982 vs 1976). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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International Harvester

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Rated power

105 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

bull gearReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Original price

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$33,900 (1981)Reference

Steering

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power assistReference

Variants

1056XL

deluxe cabReference

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Hydro 186 Hi-Clear

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high clearanceReference

Engine

Engine (net)

78.3 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

7.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

109 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

78.3 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2400Reference

Torque

362.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

107.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

24.0 LReference

24.6 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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61.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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59.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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78.3 kWReference

Max power

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59.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

variable, two-range forward and reverseReference

Transmission

IH-SynchronReference

hydrostaticReference

Oil type

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IH Hy-Tran/B-6Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

68.6 kWReference

77.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

46.2 LReference

107.9 LReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

closed centerReference

Capacity

46.2 LReference

107.9 LReference

Pressure

161.8 barReference

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Pump flow

42.0 lpmReference

45.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

5000 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

310mm cerametallic discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

1000@2100Reference

PTO (tested)

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78.3 kWReference

Valves

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2Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3020 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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74.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

140.0 LReference

83.3 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

262 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

258 cmReference

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Weight

9017 to 10626 poundsReference

11500 to 13135 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4R34Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4R34Reference

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2WD Length

419 cmReference

424 cmReference

4WD Length

425 cmReference

429 cmReference

Width

231 cmReference

248 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

51 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

76 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

149 to 180 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

162 to 190 cmReference

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Rear tread

170 to 220 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

4090 kgReference

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2WD Cab

4290 kgReference

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4WD Cab

4819 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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269 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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317 cmReference

Ground clearance

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66 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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82 mmReference

Shipping

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5601 kgReference

Operating

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5958 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

61 (with cab)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

143Reference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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470Reference

International Harvester 1056 Height

ROPS

261 cmReference

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Cab

277 cmReference

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Exhaust

276 cmReference

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Hydro 186 Serial Numbers

1976

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8601Reference

1977

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8813Reference

1978

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9806Reference

1979

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10626Reference

1980

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11465Reference

1981

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12279Reference

Location:

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Rear axle.Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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27.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5131 kgReference

Speeds

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.