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International Harvester 1206 vs International Harvester 3488
Verdict: International Harvester 1206 vs International Harvester 3488
The International Harvester 1206 and the International Harvester 3488 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 113 hp. International Harvester 1206 is the lighter machine (4,588 kg vs 11,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 3488 is the newer design (1981 vs 1965). 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
113 hp
113 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless power shift between Direct Drive (DD) and the lower TA gearing.Reference
Gear 2.3 MPH (LO) used for pull test.Reference
Total built
1,289Reference
465Reference
Variants
IH 1206
standard frontReference
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Farmall 1206
row-cropReference
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Wheatland
larger platform, heavy drawbarReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
132.5 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
74.3 kWReference
61.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
70.8 kWReference
60.0 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 108 mmReference
109 x 136 mmReference
Air cleaner
two-stage dryReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
17.0:1Reference
15.7:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
84.0 kWReference
83.9 kWReference
Max power
70.8 kWReference
60.0 kWReference
Idle RPM
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900-2400Reference
Coolant capacity
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28.4 LReference
Oil capacity
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107.9 LReference
Transmission
Type
partial power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
84.0 kWReference
83.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
84.0 kWReference
83.9 kWReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
68.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
79.5 kWReference
79.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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107.9 LReference
Capacity
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107.9 LReference
Total flow
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102.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
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45.4 lpmReference
Control
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draft sensingReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2100Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
231 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
4588 kgReference
11600 to 12880 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
24.5-32Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
24.5-32Reference
18.4-34Reference
Length
388 cmReference
467 cmReference
Width
238 cmReference
259 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
218 cmReference
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Operating weight
4588 kgReference
5842 kgReference
Ballasted weight
6159 kgReference
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Bar rear axle
82 mmReference
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Height (cab)
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284 cmReference
Shipping weight
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5261 kgReference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Rear axle
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82 by 2997 mmReference
Front tread
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152 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
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167 to 290 cmReference
1206 Serial Number Location
1206 Serial Numbers
1965
7501Reference
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1966
7772Reference
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1967
8492Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
26.5 l/hourReference
30.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
4873 kgReference
5512 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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189.2 LReference
3488 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, ahead of the rear axle.Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.