Compare/International Harvester 254 vs International Harvester TD-6

International Harvester 254 vs International Harvester TD-6

Verdict: International Harvester 254 vs International Harvester TD-6

The International Harvester 254 and the International Harvester TD-6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-6 leads on rated power with 22 hp against 21 hp. International Harvester 254 is the lighter machine (798 kg vs 7,280 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 254 is the newer design (1982 vs 1940). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-6 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 254 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

21 hp

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

International HarvesterReference

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Manufacturer

MitsubishiReference

International HarvesterReference

With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference

Diesel 5-speed crawlerJune 25 - July 10, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 462 fileReference

Total built

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38,450Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

17.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 78 mmReference

98 x 133 mmReference

Power

17.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

1450Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

25.0 LReference

8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.9 LReference

39.7 LReference

Fuel tank

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75.7 LReference

Aux. fuel

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2.5 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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23.1 kWReference

Plows

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4Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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23.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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28.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

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gasoline ignitionReference

Belt power (max)

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28.5 kWReference

Max power

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23.7 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

15.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.0 LReference

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Capacity

25.0 LReference

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Pump flow

15.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

1Reference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1250Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

20.8 LReference

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Diameter

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31 cmReference

RPM

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811Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

152 cmReference

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Weight

798 kgReference

7280 to 7800 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

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Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

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Length

287 cmReference

264 cmReference

Width

116 cmReference

134 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

136 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

798 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Height

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184 cmReference

Gauge

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127 cmReference

Shipping

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3392 kgReference

254 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Speeds

Variants

T-6

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gasoline engineReference

TD-6

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diesel engineReference

TD-6 Serial Number Location

TD-6 Serial Numbers

1940

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TDBK501Reference

1941

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TDBK4435Reference

1942

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TDBK8191Reference

1943

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TDBK9297Reference

1944

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TDBK9581Reference

1945

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TDBK10828Reference

1946

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TDBK12056Reference

1947

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TDBK14516Reference

1948

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TDBK17349Reference

1949

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TDBK21146Reference

1950

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TDBK24862Reference

1951

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TDBK27536Reference

1952

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TDBK31056Reference

1953

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TDBK33157Reference

1954

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TDBK35746Reference

1955

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TDBK37470Reference

1956

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TDBK38706Reference

International Harvester TD-6 Tracks

Length on ground

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149 cmReference

Area on ground

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0.8 m²Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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10.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3688 kgReference

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.