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International Harvester 1466 vs International Harvester 3388
Verdict: International Harvester 1466 vs International Harvester 3388
The International Harvester 1466 and the International Harvester 3388 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 1466 leads on rated power with 133 hp against 131 hp. International Harvester 1466 is the lighter machine (6,114 kg vs 16,340 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 3388 is the newer design (1978 vs 1971). In short: choose the International Harvester 1466 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 3388 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
133 hp
131 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a power shift in all gears and ranges from direct drive (DD) to a lower TA speed. Without clutching the TA lever is pulled to the rear to engage. The transmission is returned to direct drive by pushing the TA lever forward.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low-high) with two-range power shift between direct-drive and Torque Amplifier.Reference
Total built
25,264Reference
2,146Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
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Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
91.9 kWReference
83.3 kWReference
Displacement
7.1 LReference
7.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
109 x 127 mmReference
109 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Rated RPM
2600 (late)Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
83.3 LReference
18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
25.6 LReference
32.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
108.7 kWReference
97.4 kWReference
Max power
91.9 kWReference
83.3 kWReference
Fuel tank
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340.7 LReference
Idle RPM
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780-2645Reference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
99.2 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
108.7 kWReference
97.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
83.3 LReference
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Type
two-speed power shiftReference
two-range power shiftReference
Capacity
83.3 LReference
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Pressure
137.9 barReference
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Valves
1Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
45.4 lpmReference
Total flow
79.5 lpmReference
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Steering flow
34.1 lpmReference
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Steering press.
106.9 barReference
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Rear Type
II/IIReference
IIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2540 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
dry discReference
356mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
1000@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
108.8 kWReference
95.9 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
159.0 LReference
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Max capacity
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9979 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
266 cmReference
279 cmReference
Weight
6114 kgReference
16340 to 17420 poundsReference
Front tire
11L-15Reference
16.9-38Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
16.9-38Reference
Ag front
11L-15Reference
16.9-38Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
16.9-38Reference
Length
426 cmReference
576 cmReference
Width
248 cmReference
258 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
281 cmReference
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Operating weight
6114 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
7556 kgReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
40 cmReference
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Bar rear axle
88 mmReference
82 mmReference
Front tread
132 to 208 cmReference
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Height (cab)
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291 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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55 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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65 cmReference
Front axle
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82 mmReference
Shipping
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7411 kgReference
Operating
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7901 kgReference
Ballasted
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8096 kgReference
1466 Serial Numbers
1971
7101Reference
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1972
10408Reference
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1973
15533Reference
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1974
19746Reference
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1975
25404Reference
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1976
29516Reference
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Location:
Clutch housing, left sideReference
On the rear tractor frame, right side, near axle.Reference
Electrical
Charging amps
32Reference
100Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
172Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Test results
Fuel use
36.0 l/hourReference
31.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
6202 kgReference
7604 kgReference
Speeds
3388 Serial Numbers
1978
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8801Reference
1979
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8816Reference
1980
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10037Reference
1981
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10714Reference
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.