Compare/International Harvester 260A vs International Harvester TD-9B

International Harvester 260A vs International Harvester TD-9B

Verdict: International Harvester 260A vs International Harvester TD-9B

The International Harvester 260A and the International Harvester TD-9B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-9B leads on rated power with 75 hp against 74 hp. International Harvester 260A is the lighter machine (7,972 kg vs 12,530 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 1962). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-9B 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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International Harvester

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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

74 hp

75 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

55.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

94 x 112 mmReference

Power

55.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.5 LReference

38.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

24.6 LReference

Fuel tank

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124.9 LReference

Engine (net)

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55.9 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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44.7 kWReference

Power (net)

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55.9 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

2 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

70.0 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Weight

7972 to 12000 poundsReference

12530 to 12870 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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Ag front

11L-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

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Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

711 cmReference

313 cmReference

Width

205 cmReference

190 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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190 cmReference

Shipping weight

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5683 kgReference

Operating weight

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5837 kgReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

International Harvester 260A attachments

260A Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

17Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

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

150

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track-loaderReference

TD-9B Serial Numbers

1962

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6502Reference

1963

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7455Reference

1964

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8898Reference

1965

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10446Reference

1966

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11685Reference

1967

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12854Reference

1968

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14001Reference

1969

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14828Reference

1970

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15530Reference

1971

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15965Reference

1972

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16243Reference

1973

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16535Reference

1974

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16746Reference

International Harvester TD-9B Tracks

Length on ground

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183 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.2 m²Reference

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.