Compare/International Harvester 1246 vs International Harvester 986B

International Harvester 1246 vs International Harvester 986B

Verdict: International Harvester 1246 vs International Harvester 986B

The International Harvester 1246 and the International Harvester 986B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 1246 leads on rated power with 122 hp against 115 hp. International Harvester 986B is the lighter machine (5,640 kg vs 9,481 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 1972). In short: choose the International Harvester 1246 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 986B 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

122 hp

115 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

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328Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

110.1 LReference

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Engine

91.0 kWReference

99.2 kWReference

Displacement

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

Power

91.0 kWReference

99.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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76.8 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

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 7 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

Type

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two-speed power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

40.1 lpmReference

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Rear lift

3700 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540, 1000Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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85.8 kWReference

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 Type

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IIIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2844 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

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Weight

9481 to 10694 poundsReference

5640 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

23.1-34Reference

Ag front

11.2-28 (MFWD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

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Length

419 cmReference

405 cmReference

Height

272 cmReference

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2WD Weight

4300 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4850 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

Width

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258 cmReference

Shipping weight

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5640 kgReference

Ground clearance

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55 cmReference

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.