Compare/International Harvester 460 vs International Harvester TD-9

International Harvester 460 vs International Harvester TD-9

Verdict: International Harvester 460 vs International Harvester TD-9

The International Harvester 460 and the International Harvester TD-9 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. International Harvester 460 is the lighter machine (5,015 kg vs 9,805 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester TD-9 holds more fuel (117.3 L vs 87.1 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 460 is the newer design (1958 vs 1939). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

International Harvester

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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Hand reverser allows change of direction without shifting gears.Reference

Diesel 5-speed crawlerJune 25 - July 10, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 461 fileReference

Steering

hydrostatic power optionalReference

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Total built

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59,800Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

Farmall 460

row-cropReference

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International 460

industrialReference

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Hi-Clear

high-cropReference

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Wheat Land

alternate fenders and platformReference

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Hi-Utility

additional 4.3 inches of clearanceReference

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Orchard

protective rear fendersReference

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Grove

lowered seat position, protective grill and fendersReference

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T-9

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gasolineReference

TD-9

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dieselReference

Engine

Gas Fuel tank

87.1 LReference

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Diesel Fuel tank

87.1 LReference

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LP-gas Fuel tank

100.7 LReference

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Engine

45.5 kWReference

36.9 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

35.8 kWReference

30.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

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Plows

4Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

27.2 kWReference

29.5 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 94 mmReference

112 x 140 mmReference

Power

45.5 kWReference

38.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

8.75:1Reference

15.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

1400Reference

Torque

244.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

19.7 LReference

49.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

33.8 kWReference

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Max power

26.7 kWReference

29.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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117.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

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2.6 LReference

Belt (tested)

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34.8 kWReference

Idle RPM

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500-1555Reference

Operating RPM

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900-1400Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Belt power (max)

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34.8 kWReference

Transmission

Fast ReverseReference

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Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

37.3 kWReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Type

IH Fast HitchReference

gearReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

199 cmReference

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Weight

1812 kgReference

9805 to 10800 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

11-28Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

11-28Reference

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Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

327 cmReference

289 cmReference

Width

228 cmReference

149 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

154 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

33 cmReference

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Gas Operating

2274 kgReference

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LP-gas Operating

2360 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

2383 kgReference

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Ballasted

3892 kgReference

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Height (exhaust)

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200 cmReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

Shipping

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4617 kgReference

Operating

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4898 kgReference

International Harvester 460 attachments

460 Serial Number Location

460 Serial Numbers

1958

501Reference

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1959

2711Reference

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1960

6883Reference

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1961

9420Reference

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1962

11619Reference

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1963

11898Reference

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Final

11911Reference

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Attachment overview

Wagner 65 Backhoe

Backhoe type

IH-Wagner 1250 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

299 cmReference

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Digging depth

396 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

421 cmReference

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Loading height

233 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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IH-Wagner 95 Backhoe

IH-Wagner 1250 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

16.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2919 kgReference

4494 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.5 l/hourReference

Speeds

TD-9 Serial Numbers

1940

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501Reference

1941

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2174Reference

1942

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4164Reference

1943

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8664Reference

1944

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11912Reference

1945

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18247Reference

1946

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23692Reference

1947

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26289Reference

1948

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29512Reference

1949

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32973Reference

1950

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36927Reference

1951

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40398Reference

1952

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44710Reference

1953

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47848Reference

1954

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52599Reference

1955

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56208Reference

1956

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58819Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the lower-left of the dashboard.Reference

International Harvester TD-9 Tracks

Length on ground

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161 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.3 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.