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International Harvester 1086 vs International Harvester 1456
Verdict: International Harvester 1086 vs International Harvester 1456
The International Harvester 1086 and the International Harvester 1456 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 131 hp. International Harvester 1456 is the lighter machine (5,806 kg vs 12,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 1086 is the newer design (1976 vs 1969). 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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Fit & specs
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
131 hp
131 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
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 18.4-39 rear tires.Reference
Total built
47,420Reference
5,592 (Farmall/row-crop)Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
power assistReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Original price
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$12,400 (1971)Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Variants
1086 Hi-Clear
high clearanceReference
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IH 1456
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standard-treadReference
Farmall 1456
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row-cropReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
85.0 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
84.3 kWReference
85.5 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
109 x 121 mmReference
110 x 117 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry elementsReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Coolant capacity
23.7 LReference
22.7 LReference
Oil capacity
85.2 LReference
83.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
98.0 kWReference
97.8 kWReference
Max power
84.3 kWReference
85.5 kWReference
Fuel tank
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151.4 LReference
Compression
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17:1Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Oil type
IH Hy-Tran/B-6Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
96.9 kWReference
96.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
98.0 kWReference
97.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
85.2 LReference
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Type
two-speed power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
85.2 LReference
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Valves
2Reference
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Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
3/2Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
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
94.9 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
83.3 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
269 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
12300 to 13030 poundsReference
5806 kgReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
11L-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
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
18.4-38Reference
2WD Length
426 cmReference
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4WD Length
429 cmReference
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Width
248 cmReference
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Height (cab)
320 cmReference
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Ground clearance
66 cmReference
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Bar rear axle
88 mmReference
88 mmReference
Shipping
5910 kgReference
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2WD Operating
5767 kgReference
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Ag front
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11L-15Reference
Length
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416 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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218 cmReference
Operating weight
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5806 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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7869 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
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Charging amps
61 (with cab)Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
470Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
32.2 l/hourReference
32.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
6124 kgReference
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Speeds
1456 Serial Numbers
1969
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10001 (Farmall)Reference
1970
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10405 (Farmall)Reference
1971
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14149 (Farmall)Reference
Location:
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Clutch housing, right sideReference
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.