Compare/International Harvester 4100 vs International Harvester A-1086

International Harvester 4100 vs International Harvester A-1086

Verdict: International Harvester 4100 vs International Harvester A-1086

The International Harvester 4100 and the International Harvester A-1086 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester A-1086 leads on rated power with 132 hp against 130 hp. International Harvester A-1086 is the lighter machine (5,937 kg vs 6,883 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester A-1086 is the newer design (1979 vs 1965). In short: choose the International Harvester A-1086 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 4100 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

130 hp

132 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Total built

1,217Reference

296Reference

Original price

$18,200 (1968)Reference

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Drive

4x4 4WDReference

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Steering

hydraulic powerReference

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Final drives

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bull gearReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic rearReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

86.6 kWReference

85.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

82.6 kWReference

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Displacement

7.0 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 114 mmReference

109 x 121 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual stage dryReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

82.6 kWReference

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Engine

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110.4 kWReference

Power

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110.4 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

sliding gearReference

Torque AmplifierReference

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

356mm cerametallic discReference

Type

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two-speed power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

96.9 kWReference

98.4 kWReference

Pump flow

62.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III (optional)Reference

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Rear PTO

optional independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1-3/4)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

254 cmReference

266 cmReference

Weight

6883 kgReference

5937 kgReference

Front tire

18.4-30Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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Ag front

18.4-30Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

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Operating weight

6883 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

8663 kgReference

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Length

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426 cmReference

Width

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259 cmReference

Height (cab)

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289 cmReference

Shipping weight

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5937 kgReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

4100 Serial Numbers

1966

8001Reference

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1967

8723Reference

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1968

8986Reference

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Location:

Clutch housing, right sideReference

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Final

9218Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

33.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

7423 kgReference

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Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.