Compare/International Harvester 1086 vs International Harvester A-1086

International Harvester 1086 vs International Harvester A-1086

Verdict: International Harvester 1086 vs International Harvester A-1086

The International Harvester 1086 and the International Harvester A-1086 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester A-1086 leads on rated power with 132 hp against 131 hp. International Harvester A-1086 is the lighter machine (5,937 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 A-1086 is the newer design (1979 vs 1976). In short: choose the International Harvester A-1086 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1086 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

132 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

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Total built

47,420Reference

296Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

electro-hydraulic rearReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Variants

1086 Hi-Clear

high clearanceReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

85.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

84.3 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 121 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Coolant capacity

23.7 LReference

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Oil capacity

85.2 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

98.0 kWReference

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Max power

84.3 kWReference

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Engine

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110.4 kWReference

Power

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110.4 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

Oil type

IH Hy-Tran/B-6Reference

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Clutch

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356mm cerametallic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

96.9 kWReference

98.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

98.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

85.2 LReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

85.2 LReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

99.7 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

83.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

269 cmReference

266 cmReference

Weight

12300 to 13030 poundsReference

5937 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

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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

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2WD Length

426 cmReference

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4WD Length

429 cmReference

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Width

248 cmReference

259 cmReference

Height (cab)

320 cmReference

289 cmReference

Ground clearance

66 cmReference

38 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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Length

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426 cmReference

Shipping weight

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5937 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

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

61 (with cab)Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

470Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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.