Compare/International Harvester 4586 vs International Harvester TD-25 Series 250

International Harvester 4586 vs International Harvester TD-25 Series 250

Verdict: International Harvester 4586 vs International Harvester TD-25 Series 250

The International Harvester 4586 and the International Harvester TD-25 Series 250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 4586 leads on rated power with 235 hp against 230 hp. International Harvester TD-25 Series 250 is the lighter machine (20,661 kg vs 22,370 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 4586 holds more fuel (643.5 L vs 518.2 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 4586 is the newer design (1976 vs 1959). In short: choose the International Harvester 4586 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester TD-25 Series 250 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

235 hp

230 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

International HarvesterReference

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Manufacturer

SteigerReference

International HarvesterReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Total built

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529Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

643.5 LReference

518.2 LReference

Engine

223.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

170.0 kWReference

139.3 kWReference

Displacement

13.1 LReference

13.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

135 x 114 mmReference

137 x 152 mmReference

Power

223.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elements with dust unloaderReference

dryReference

Compression

15.6:1Reference

15.35:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

1500Reference

Idle RPM

1000-2600Reference

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Torque

983.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1800Reference

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Firing order

1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.406 mmReference

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Max power

170.0 kWReference

139.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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171.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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138.0 kWReference

Power (net)

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171.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Oil capacity

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181.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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70.5 LReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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406.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

175.2 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Pump flow

71.9 lpmReference

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Total flow

162.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

90.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IVReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

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Weight

22370 to 25750 poundsReference

20661 kgReference

Front tire

24.5-32Reference

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Rear tire

24.5-32Reference

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Ag front

24.5-32Reference

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Ag rear

24.5-32Reference

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Length

612 cmReference

500 cmReference

Width

294 cmReference

264 cmReference

Front axle

88 mmReference

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Rear axle

88 mmReference

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Front tread

172 to 314 cmReference

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Rear tread

172 to 314 cmReference

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Shipping

10147 kgReference

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Operating

11680 kgReference

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Ballasted

13549 kgReference

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Height (hood)

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246 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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325 cmReference

Operating weight

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20661 kgReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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52 cmReference

Gauge

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203 cmReference

4586 Serial Numbers

1976

501Reference

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1977

815Reference

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1978

1340Reference

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1979

1945Reference

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1980

2501Reference

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1981

2853Reference

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Location:

Top step on left sideReference

Serial number plate on the upper-left of the TD-25 dashbard.Reference

International Harvester 4586 Height

Hood

241 cmReference

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Cab

340 cmReference

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Exhaust

370 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

67.0 l/hourReference

49.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

12698 kgReference

21429 kgReference

TD-25 Serial Numbers

1959

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501Reference

1960

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609Reference

1961

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5001Reference

1962

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5261Reference

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Battery AH

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204Reference

International Harvester TD-25 Tracks

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.