Compare/International Harvester 260A vs International Harvester 2706

International Harvester 260A vs International Harvester 2706

Verdict: International Harvester 260A vs International Harvester 2706

The International Harvester 260A and the International Harvester 2706 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 2706 leads on rated power with 76 hp against 74 hp. International Harvester 260A is the lighter machine (7,972 kg vs 8,550 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 260A is the newer design (1978 vs 1963). In short: choose the International Harvester 2706 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 260A 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

74 hp

76 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 23.1-30 R4 rear tires.Reference

Total built

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124Reference

Engine

55.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

90 x 112 mmReference

Power

55.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

9.5 LReference

1.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

19.4 LReference

Gas Fuel tank

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124.9 LReference

Diesel Fuel tank

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124.9 LReference

LP-gas Fuel tank

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143.8 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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12-inch dry discReference

Transmission

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International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

70.0 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

70.0 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Gear Pump flow

113.6 lpmReference

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Hydro Pump flow

106.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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56.7 kWReference

Pump flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

231 cmReference

Weight

7972 to 12000 poundsReference

8550 to 9250 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50-20Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

23.1-30Reference

Ag front

11L-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

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Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

7.50-20Reference

Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

23.1-30Reference

Length

711 cmReference

393 cmReference

Width

205 cmReference

203 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

271 cmReference

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Shipping

5443 kgReference

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Max front axle

5443 kgReference

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Max rear axle

6350 kgReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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210 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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55 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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38 cmReference

Rear axle

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82 mmReference

Front tread

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134 cmReference

Rear tread

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172 to 228 cmReference

Gas Shipping

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3878 kgReference

LP-gas Shipping

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3959 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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4014 kgReference

Gas Operating

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4050 kgReference

LP-gas Operating

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4114 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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4195 kgReference

International Harvester 260A attachments

260A Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

International Backhoe

Backhoe type

International BackhoeReference

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Transport height

398 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

426 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

548 cmReference

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Loading height

393 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

179°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

4626 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

2783 kgReference

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Variants

706

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farm tractorReference

2706 Serial Number Location

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.