Compare/International Harvester 165 vs International Harvester TD-8E

International Harvester 165 vs International Harvester TD-8E

Verdict: International Harvester 165 vs International Harvester TD-8E

The International Harvester 165 and the International Harvester TD-8E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-8E leads on rated power with 83 hp against 80 hp. International Harvester TD-8E is the lighter machine (7,711 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 1974). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-8E 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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Fit & specs

International Harvester

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Best match

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International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

83 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

59.7 kWReference

58.2 kWReference

Displacement

5.1 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

98 x 129 mmReference

Power (net)

59.7 kWReference

58.2 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

40.7 LReference

10.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

19.3 LReference

26.5 LReference

Fuel tank

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143.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

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61.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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61.9 kWReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

2 forward and reverseReference

3 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

full power shiftReference

Capacity

104.1 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

137.9 barReference

Pump flow

136.3 lpmReference

83.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

11517 kgReference

7711 kgReference

Length

473 cmReference

386 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

290 cmReference

180 cmReference

Operating weight

11517 kgReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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262 cmReference

Shipping weight

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7711 kgReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

International Harvester 165 attachments

International Harvester 165 Tracks

Width

35 cmReference

170 cmReference

Length on ground

216 cmReference

189 cmReference

Area on ground

1.5 m²Reference

1.3 m²Reference

Variants

TD-8E

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dozerReference

125E

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loaderReference

International Harvester TD-8E attachments

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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22Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Battery AH

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135Reference

International Harvester TD-8E Tracks

Ground pressure

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0.1 barReference

Rubber width

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38 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.