Compare/International Harvester 165 vs International Harvester 3850

International Harvester 165 vs International Harvester 3850

Verdict: International Harvester 165 vs International Harvester 3850

The International Harvester 165 and the International Harvester 3850 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 3850 leads on rated power with 94 hp against 80 hp. International Harvester 3850 is the lighter machine (6,804 kg vs 11,517 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 165 is the newer design (1978 vs 1966). In short: choose the International Harvester 3850 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 165 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

80 hp

94 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

gasolineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

4x4 4WDReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Total built

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185 (gas)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (net)

59.7 kWReference

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Displacement

5.1 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

94 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

59.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

40.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

19.3 LReference

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Engine

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70.1 kWReference

Power

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67.1 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

2 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

149.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

104.1 LReference

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Type

power shiftReference

torque converterReference

Capacity

104.1 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Pump flow

136.3 lpmReference

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Total flow

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128.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

11517 kgReference

6804 kgReference

Length

473 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

290 cmReference

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Operating weight

11517 kgReference

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Front tire

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14.0-24Reference

Rear tire

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14.0-24Reference

Industrial front

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14.0-24Reference

Industrial rear

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14.0-24Reference

International Harvester 165 attachments

International Harvester 165 Tracks

Width

35 cmReference

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Length on ground

216 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.5 m²Reference

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Variants

3800

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backhoeReference

3850

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loaderReference

International Harvester 3850 attachments

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.