Compare/International Harvester 1206 vs International Harvester 986B

International Harvester 1206 vs International Harvester 986B

Verdict: International Harvester 1206 vs International Harvester 986B

The International Harvester 1206 and the International Harvester 986B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 986B leads on rated power with 115 hp against 113 hp. International Harvester 1206 is the lighter machine (4,588 kg vs 5,640 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 986B is the newer design (1981 vs 1965). In short: choose the International Harvester 986B for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1206 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

113 hp

115 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless power shift between Direct Drive (DD) and the lower TA gearing.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

1,289Reference

328Reference

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

76.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

70.8 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 108 mmReference

98 x 129 mmReference

Air cleaner

two-stage dryReference

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Compression

17.0:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

84.0 kWReference

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Max power

70.8 kWReference

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Engine

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99.2 kWReference

Power

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99.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque

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450.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

84.0 kWReference

85.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

84.0 kWReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

79.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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85.2 LReference

Capacity

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85.2 LReference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2844 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

231 cmReference

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Weight

4588 kgReference

5640 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

24.5-32Reference

23.1-34Reference

Ag front

11.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

24.5-32Reference

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Length

388 cmReference

405 cmReference

Width

238 cmReference

258 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

218 cmReference

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Operating weight

4588 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

6159 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

82 mmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 23.1-34Reference

Shipping weight

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5640 kgReference

Ground clearance

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55 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

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Max pull

4873 kgReference

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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.