Compare/International Harvester 1468 vs International Harvester 6588

International Harvester 1468 vs International Harvester 6588

Verdict: International Harvester 1468 vs International Harvester 6588

The International Harvester 1468 and the International Harvester 6588 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 6588 leads on rated power with 150 hp against 146 hp. International Harvester 6588 is the lighter machine (7,402 kg vs 10,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 6588 is the newer design (1981 vs 1971). In short: choose the International Harvester 6588 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1468 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Rated power

146 hp

150 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

With 18.4-34 tires.Reference

Total built

2,905Reference

642Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

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articulated hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

159.0 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

95.2 kWReference

94.1 kWReference

Displacement

9.0 LReference

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 110 mmReference

109 x 136 mmReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600 (late)Reference

2400Reference

Idle RPM

900-2830 (late)Reference

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Firing order

1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

89.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

28.4 LReference

32.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

108.5 kWReference

112.2 kWReference

Max power

95.2 kWReference

94.1 kWReference

Engine

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132.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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96.9 kWReference

Power

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132.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

108.1 kWReference

111.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

108.5 kWReference

112.2 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

two-range power shiftReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

68.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

34.1 lpmReference

45.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2540 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

102.0 kWReference

113.4 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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

279 cmReference

Weight

10700 to 11850 poundsReference

7402 kgReference

Front tire

11L-16Reference

18.4-38Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

11L-16Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

Length

426 cmReference

579 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

320 cmReference

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Shipping weight

4853 kgReference

7402 kgReference

Operating weight

5375 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

88 mmReference

82 mmReference

Front tread

147 to 208 cmReference

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Width

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258 cmReference

Ground clearance

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72 cmReference

1468 Serial Numbers

1971

7201Reference

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1972

7239Reference

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1973

9109Reference

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1974

9670Reference

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Links

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

37Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Ground

—

negativeReference

Test results

Fuel use

34.8 l/hourReference

34.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

5865 kgReference

7978 kgReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

—

526.1 LReference

6588 Serial Numbers

1981

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8801Reference

1982

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8966Reference

1983

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9164Reference

1984

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9361Reference

1985

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9526Reference

Location:

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transmission housing, right sideReference

International Harvester 6588 Height

Hood

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202 cmReference

Cab

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289 cmReference

Exhaust

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318 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.