Compare/International Harvester 1455 vs International Harvester 6388

International Harvester 1455 vs International Harvester 6388

Verdict: International Harvester 1455 vs International Harvester 6388

The International Harvester 1455 and the International Harvester 6388 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 6388 leads on rated power with 131 hp against 130 hp. International Harvester 6388 is the lighter machine (7,239 kg vs 12,692 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 6388 is the newer design (1981 vs 1979). In short: choose the International Harvester 6388 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1455 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

130 hp

131 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 20.8-38 rear tires.Reference

With 16.9-38 tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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272Reference

Steering

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articulated hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

199.8 LReference

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Engine

108.1 kWReference

117.1 kWReference

Displacement

6.6 LReference

7.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 140 mmReference

109 x 127 mmReference

Power

108.1 kWReference

117.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Torque

528.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.5 LReference

89.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

31.4 LReference

32.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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85.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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83.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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97.4 kWReference

Max power

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83.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

two-range power shiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 7 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

96.9 kWReference

Pump flow

50.0 lpmReference

68.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

4600 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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97.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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89.3 LReference

Capacity

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89.3 LReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Steering flow

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45.4 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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95.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

280 cmReference

279 cmReference

Weight

12692 to 13309 poundsReference

7239 kgReference

Front tire

14.9/13-28Reference

16.9-38Reference

Rear tire

20.8-38Reference

16.9-38Reference

Ag front

13.6/12-28Reference

16.9-38Reference

Ag rear

23.1/18-34Reference

16.9-38Reference

Length

473 cmReference

576 cmReference

Width

236 cmReference

258 cmReference

Height (cab)

290 cmReference

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Shipping weight

6036 kgReference

7239 kgReference

Ground clearance

47 cmReference

69 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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82 mmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

33Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

110Reference

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Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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526.1 LReference

6388 Serial Numbers

1981

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8801Reference

1982

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8962Reference

1983

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9060Reference

1984

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9241Reference

1985

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9361Reference

Location:

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transmission housing, right sideReference

International Harvester 6388 Height

Hood

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200 cmReference

Cab

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287 cmReference

Exhaust

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315 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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31.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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7604 kgReference

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.