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International Harvester 4156 vs International Harvester BTD-20

Verdict: International Harvester 4156 vs International Harvester BTD-20

The International Harvester 4156 and the International Harvester BTD-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 4156 leads on rated power with 140 hp against 135 hp. International Harvester 4156 is the lighter machine (6,259 kg vs 13,744 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 4156 holds more fuel (378.5 L vs 268.4 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 4156 is the newer design (1969 vs 1959). In short: choose the International Harvester 4156 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester BTD-20 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
International Harvester 4156 Tractor
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester BTD-20 Tractor
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
140 hp
135 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
With 18.4-30 tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
218Reference
3038Reference
Original price
$21,500 (1970)Reference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
crawlerReference
Steering
Hydrostatic power, 2- or 4-wheelReference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
378.5 LReference
268.4 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
93.2 kWReference
83.9 kWReference
Displacement
7.0 LReference
12.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 114 mmReference
130 x 152 mmReference
Compression
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
1550Reference
Oil capacity
47.3 LReference
40.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
35.0 LReference
40.9 LReference
Engine (net)
100.7 kWReference
Power (net)
100.7 kWReference
Torque
650.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1150Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Type
gearReference
Clutch
406mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
104.4 kWReference
Valves
0 to 3Reference
Pump flow
96.5 lpmReference
Total flow
102.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
111.7 lpmReference
Steering press.
137.9 barReference
Rear Type
2/3Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
Weight
6259 kgReference
13744 kgReference
Front tire
23.1-26Reference
Rear tire
23.1-26Reference
Ag front
28.1-26Reference
Ag rear
28.1-26Reference
Length
492 cmReference
419 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
238 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
236 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
355 cmReference
Shipping weight
6259 kgReference
Ballasted weight
9253 kgReference
Ground clearance
43 cmReference
35 cmReference
Height
227 cmReference
Operating weight
13744 kgReference
Gauge
187 cmReference
4156 Serial Numbers
1969
9219Reference
3236Reference
1970
9365Reference
3314Reference
Final
9447Reference
3594Reference
Speeds
BTD-20 Serial Numbers
1959
556Reference
1960
845Reference
1961
1260Reference
1962
1637Reference
1963
1973Reference
1964
2296Reference
1965
2549Reference
1966
2820Reference
1967
2996Reference
1968
3140Reference
1971
3439Reference
1972
3489Reference
1973
3542Reference
1974
3590Reference
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
International Harvester BTD-20 Tracks
Length on ground
238 cmReference
Area on ground
2.4 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.

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