Compare/International Harvester 4166 vs International Harvester A-1486

International Harvester 4166 vs International Harvester A-1486

Verdict: International Harvester 4166 vs International Harvester A-1486

The International Harvester 4166 and the International Harvester A-1486 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 4166 leads on rated power with 151 hp against 145 hp. International Harvester A-1486 is the lighter machine (6,051 kg vs 15,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester A-1486 is the newer design (1979 vs 1972). In short: choose the International Harvester 4166 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester A-1486 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

151 hp

145 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Gear 1-Low used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

4x4 4WDReference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

bull gearReference

Steering

hydraulic powerReference

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Total built

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70Reference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

378.5 LReference

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Engine

130.5 kWReference

124.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

95.1 kWReference

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Displacement

7.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 127 mmReference

Power

130.5 kWReference

124.5 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

17.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

30.3 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

112.3 kWReference

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Max power

95.1 kWReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

356mm cerametallic discReference

Transmission

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Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

112.3 kWReference

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Type

sliding gearReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

62.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2721 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

113.9 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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108.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

259 cmReference

266 cmReference

Weight

7212 kgReference

6051 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-26Reference

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Rear tire

23.1-26Reference

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Ag front

23.1-26Reference

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Ag rear

23.1-26Reference

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Length

492 cmReference

426 cmReference

Width

261 cmReference

259 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

236 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

350 cmReference

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Shipping weight

6940 kgReference

6051 kgReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

203 cmReference

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Rear tread

203 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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289 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

72Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Test results

Fuel use

34.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

8815 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.