Compare/International Harvester 1468 vs International Harvester A-1486

International Harvester 1468 vs International Harvester A-1486

Verdict: International Harvester 1468 vs International Harvester A-1486

The International Harvester 1468 and the International Harvester A-1486 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 1468 leads on rated power with 146 hp against 145 hp. International Harvester A-1486 is the lighter machine (6,051 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 A-1486 is the newer design (1979 vs 1971). In short: choose the International Harvester 1468 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester A-1486 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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Best match

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Rated power

146 hp

145 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Total built

2,905Reference

70Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

159.0 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

95.2 kWReference

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Displacement

9.0 LReference

7.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 110 mmReference

109 x 127 mmReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600 (late)Reference

2600Reference

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

28.4 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

108.5 kWReference

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Max power

95.2 kWReference

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Engine

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124.5 kWReference

Power

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124.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

356mm cerametallic discReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

108.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

108.5 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

34.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2540 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

102.0 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

Weight

10700 to 11850 poundsReference

6051 kgReference

Front tire

11L-16Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

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Ag front

11L-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

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Length

426 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

320 cmReference

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Shipping weight

4853 kgReference

6051 kgReference

Operating weight

5375 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

88 mmReference

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Front tread

147 to 208 cmReference

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Width

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259 cmReference

Height (cab)

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289 cmReference

Ground clearance

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38 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

Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Test results

Fuel use

34.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

5865 kgReference

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Speeds

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.