Compare/International Harvester 1086 vs International Harvester 1455

International Harvester 1086 vs International Harvester 1455

Verdict: International Harvester 1086 vs International Harvester 1455

The International Harvester 1086 and the International Harvester 1455 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 1086 leads on rated power with 131 hp against 130 hp. International Harvester 1086 is the lighter machine (12,300 kg vs 12,692 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 1455 is the newer design (1979 vs 1976). In short: choose the International Harvester 1086 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1455 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

131 hp

130 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

The transmission features three ranges (low, high, and reverse) with four gears (1-4) in each range. The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides an additional high/low selection for each speed. The range and gear can be shifted only when the tractor is stopped. The TA can be shifted while the tractor is in motion.Reference

With 20.8-38 rear tires.Reference

Total built

47,420Reference

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Final drives

bull gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Variants

1086 Hi-Clear

high clearanceReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

85.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

84.3 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 121 mmReference

100 x 140 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dryReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2200Reference

Coolant capacity

23.7 LReference

31.4 LReference

Oil capacity

85.2 LReference

12.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

98.0 kWReference

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Max power

84.3 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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199.8 LReference

Engine

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108.1 kWReference

Power

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108.1 kWReference

Torque

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528.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and 7 reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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Oil type

IH Hy-Tran/B-6Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

96.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

98.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

85.2 LReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

creeperReference

Capacity

85.2 LReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

50.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

III/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

99.7 kWReference

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Control

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position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

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4600 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

83.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

269 cmReference

280 cmReference

Weight

12300 to 13030 poundsReference

12692 to 13309 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

14.9/13-28Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

20.8-38Reference

2WD Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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4WD Ag front

13.6-24Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

23.1/18-34Reference

2WD Length

426 cmReference

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4WD Length

429 cmReference

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Width

248 cmReference

236 cmReference

Height (cab)

320 cmReference

290 cmReference

Ground clearance

66 cmReference

47 cmReference

Bar rear axle

88 mmReference

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Shipping

5910 kgReference

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2WD Operating

5767 kgReference

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Ag front

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13.6/12-28Reference

Length

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473 cmReference

Shipping weight

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6036 kgReference

1086 Serial Number Location

1086 Serial Numbers

1976

8601Reference

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1977

14725Reference

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1978

25672Reference

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1979

34731Reference

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1980

42186Reference

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1981

51671Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

61 (with cab)Reference

33Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

470Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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110Reference

Test results

Fuel use

32.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

6124 kgReference

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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.