Compare/International Harvester 3088 vs International Harvester 834

International Harvester 3088 vs International Harvester 834

Verdict: International Harvester 3088 vs International Harvester 834

The International Harvester 3088 and the International Harvester 834 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 834 leads on rated power with 82 hp against 81 hp. International Harvester 834 is the lighter machine (7,518 kg vs 10,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 3088 is the newer design (1981 vs 1972). In short: choose the International Harvester 834 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 3088 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

81 hp

82 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Left lever selects gear, right lever selects high, low, or reverse range. Tractor may be shifted on the move without the clutch between gear pairs (1-2, 3-4, etc). Synchronized shifting, using the clutch, between gear pairs (2 to 3, 4 to 5, etc). The transmission is four-gear with the powershift provided by an eletcric solenoid actuated Torque Amplifier.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

1,065Reference

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Final drives

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pllanetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

52.4 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

100 x 129 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

16.4:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

900-2400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

19.5 LReference

Oil capacity

85.2 LReference

9.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

60.7 kWReference

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Max power

52.4 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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70.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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61.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

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55.0 kWReference

Power (net)

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55.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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61.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque

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262.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

cerametallic discReference

280mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

59.7 kWReference

52.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

60.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

85.2 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

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Capacity

85.2 LReference

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Valves

2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

56.8 lpmReference

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Total flow

102.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

draft sensingReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

59.9 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

189.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

212 cmReference

Weight

10600 to 11940 poundsReference

7518 to 8289 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5L-15Reference

7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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Ag front

9.5L-15Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

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Length

467 cmReference

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Width

259 cmReference

188 cmReference

Height (cab)

284 cmReference

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Shipping weight

4808 kgReference

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Operating weight

5415 kgReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Rear axle

82 by 2997 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 213 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 323 cmReference

146 to 196 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9/14x34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 16.9/14x34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2/10x24. Rear: 16.9/14x34Reference

2WD Length

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334 cmReference

4WD Length

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346 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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165 cmReference

2WD Weight

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3410 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3759 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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131 to 178 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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150 cmReference

3088 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, ahead of the rear axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

18.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

4987 kgReference

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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.