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International Harvester 238 vs International Harvester ID-6
Verdict: International Harvester 238 vs International Harvester ID-6
The International Harvester 238 and the International Harvester ID-6 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 238 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 24 hp. International Harvester 238 is the newer design (1977 vs 1940). In short: choose the International Harvester 238 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester ID-6 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
62
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Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
30 hp
24 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
Optional 8-2 transmission.Reference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Final drives
spiral bevel gearReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
power assistReference
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Variants
384
ag utility tractorReference
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WD-6
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standard-frontReference
MD
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row-cropReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
22.4 kWReference
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Engine (net)
21.1 kWReference
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Displacement
2.5 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 102 mmReference
98 x 133 mmReference
Power (net)
21.1 kWReference
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Power (gross)
22.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
1450Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
35.2 LReference
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Coolant capacity
10.2 LReference
25.6 LReference
Fuel tank
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79.5 LReference
Aux. fuel
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3.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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17.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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23.1 kWReference
Compression
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14.2:1Reference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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gearReference
Capacities
Fuel
45.4 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
35.2 LReference
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Type
sliding spur gear with mechanical reverserReference
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Capacity
35.2 LReference
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Pressure
158.6 barReference
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Pump flow
29.5 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
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Control
hydraulic draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
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Clutch
279mm dry discReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
194 cmReference
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Weight
2222 kgReference
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Front tire
7.5-16Reference
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Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
6.0-16Reference
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Industrial rear
13.6-28Reference
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Length
431 cmReference
317 cmReference
Width
169 cmReference
134 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
223 cmReference
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Shipping weight
2222 kgReference
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Max front axle
2721 kgReference
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Front tread
121 cmReference
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Rear tread
132 cmReference
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Ag front
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6.50x16Reference
Ag rear
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13.5x24Reference
Height
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228 cmReference
International Harvester 238 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
28Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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ID-6 Serial Numbers
Location:
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clutch housingReference
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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.