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International Harvester 1466 vs International Harvester 6388
Verdict: International Harvester 1466 vs International Harvester 6388
The International Harvester 1466 and the International Harvester 6388 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 7,239 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 1971). In short: choose the International Harvester 1466 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 6388 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
With 16.9-38 tires.Reference
Total built
25,264Reference
272Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
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Steering
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articulated 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
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Rated RPM
2600 (late)Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
83.3 LReference
89.4 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
Engine
—
117.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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85.0 kWReference
Power
—
117.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
99.2 kWReference
96.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
108.7 kWReference
97.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
83.3 LReference
89.3 LReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
two-range power shiftReference
Capacity
83.3 LReference
89.3 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
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Valves
1Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
68.1 lpmReference
Total flow
79.5 lpmReference
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Steering flow
34.1 lpmReference
45.4 lpmReference
Steering press.
106.9 barReference
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Rear Type
II/IIReference
III/IIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2540 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
108.8 kWReference
95.9 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
159.0 LReference
526.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
266 cmReference
279 cmReference
Weight
6114 kgReference
7239 kgReference
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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Shipping weight
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7239 kgReference
Ground clearance
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69 cmReference
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
transmission housing, right sideReference
Electrical
Charging amps
32Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
6Reference
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Battery AH
172Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
36.0 l/hourReference
31.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
6202 kgReference
7604 kgReference
Speeds
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
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
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.