Compare/International Harvester 1466 vs International Harvester BTD-20

International Harvester 1466 vs International Harvester BTD-20

Verdict: International Harvester 1466 vs International Harvester BTD-20

The International Harvester 1466 and the International Harvester BTD-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester BTD-20 leads on rated power with 135 hp against 133 hp. International Harvester 1466 is the lighter machine (6,114 kg vs 13,744 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 1466 is the newer design (1971 vs 1959). In short: choose the International Harvester BTD-20 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1466 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

133 hp

135 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

25,264Reference

3038Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

91.9 kWReference

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Displacement

7.1 LReference

12.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 127 mmReference

130 x 152 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

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Rated RPM

2600 (late)Reference

1550Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

83.3 LReference

40.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

25.6 LReference

40.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

108.7 kWReference

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Max power

91.9 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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268.4 LReference

Engine (net)

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100.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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83.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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100.7 kWReference

Torque

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650.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1150Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

99.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

108.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

83.3 LReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Capacity

83.3 LReference

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Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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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

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2540 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

dry discReference

406mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

108.8 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

159.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

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Weight

6114 kgReference

13744 kgReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

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Ag front

11L-15Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

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Length

426 cmReference

419 cmReference

Width

248 cmReference

238 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

281 cmReference

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Operating weight

6114 kgReference

13744 kgReference

Ballasted weight

7556 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

40 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

88 mmReference

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Front tread

132 to 208 cmReference

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Height

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227 cmReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Gauge

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187 cmReference

1466 Serial Numbers

1971

7101Reference

3439Reference

1972

10408Reference

3489Reference

1973

15533Reference

3542Reference

1974

19746Reference

3590Reference

1975

25404Reference

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1976

29516Reference

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Location:

Clutch housing, left sideReference

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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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Charging system

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generatorReference

Test results

Fuel use

36.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

6202 kgReference

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Speeds

BTD-20 Serial Numbers

1959

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556Reference

1960

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845Reference

1961

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1260Reference

1962

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1637Reference

1963

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1973Reference

1964

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2296Reference

1965

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2549Reference

1966

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2820Reference

1967

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2996Reference

1968

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3140Reference

1969

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3236Reference

1970

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3314Reference

Final

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3594Reference

International Harvester BTD-20 Tracks

Length on ground

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238 cmReference

Area on ground

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2.4 m²Reference

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.