Compare/International Harvester 3288 vs International Harvester TD-18A

International Harvester 3288 vs International Harvester TD-18A

Verdict: International Harvester 3288 vs International Harvester TD-18A

The International Harvester 3288 and the International Harvester TD-18A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 3288 leads on rated power with 90 hp against 87 hp. International Harvester 3288 is the lighter machine (11,100 kg vs 22,830 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 3288 is the newer design (1981 vs 1949). In short: choose the International Harvester 3288 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester TD-18A 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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Rated power

90 hp

87 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 18.4-34R1 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

1,162Reference

22,016Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Differential lock

rearReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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mechanical steering clutchesReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

60.2 kWReference

64.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

59.4 kWReference

63.8 kWReference

Displacement

5.9 LReference

11.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

121 x 165 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

oil bathReference

Compression

14.8:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

1350Reference

Idle RPM

900-2400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

98.4 LReference

Oil capacity

85.2 LReference

24.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

67.5 kWReference

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Max power

59.4 kWReference

63.8 kWReference

Fuel tank

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227.1 LReference

Aux. fuel

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5.0 LReference

Belt (claimed)

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75.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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73.0 kWReference

Starter

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gasoline-startReference

Belt power (max)

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73.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

304.8mm cerametallic discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

67.1 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

67.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

85.2 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

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

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Control

draft sensingReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

65.9 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

189.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

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Weight

11100 to 11760 poundsReference

22830 to 23630 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5L-15Reference

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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

421 cmReference

Width

259 cmReference

241 cmReference

Height (cab)

284 cmReference

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Shipping weight

5034 kgReference

10718 kgReference

Operating weight

5334 kgReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Rear axle

82 by 2997 mmReference

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Height

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269 cmReference

3288 Serial Numbers

1981

501Reference

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1982

1063Reference

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1983

1286Reference

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1984

1464Reference

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1985

1651Reference

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Location:

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

upper-left dashReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

20.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

5210 kgReference

9178 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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25.4 l/hourReference

Speeds

TD-18A Serial Numbers

1949

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22536 (TDR)Reference

1950

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22837 (TDR)Reference

1951

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24668 (TDR)Reference

1952

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27245 (TDR)Reference

1953

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29201 (TDR)Reference

1954

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32089 (TDR)Reference

1955

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33650 (TD181)Reference

1956

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36101 (TD182)Reference

1957

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37882 (TD182)Reference

1958

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38805 (TD182)Reference

Final

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38861 (TD182)Reference

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.