Compare/International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester 606

International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester 606

Verdict: International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester 606

The International Harvester 485 and the International Harvester 606 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. International Harvester 485 is the lighter machine (2,550 kg vs 5,215 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 485 holds more fuel (112.0 L vs 85.9 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 485 is the newer design (1981 vs 1962). 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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International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

54 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range.Reference

Five gears with reverser. High speed option provides 40% faster first gear.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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7,348Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

112.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

40.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

38.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

94 x 94 mmReference

Power (net)

38.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

40.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2180Reference

2000Reference

Torque

190.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Gas Fuel tank

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85.9 LReference

Diesel Fuel tank

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85.9 LReference

LP-gas Fuel tank

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100.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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34.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Coolant capacity

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21.8 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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40.5 kWReference

Max power

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34.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

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Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

Fast ReverserReference

Oil capacity

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49.2 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.7 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Pump flow

46.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1680 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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40.5 kWReference

Valves

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0 to 2Reference

Total flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

198 cmReference

Weight

2550 kgReference

5215 to 5465 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-36Reference

14.9-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-36Reference

13.6-28Reference

Height

251 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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157 cmReference

Front tread

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132 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Gas Operating

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2365 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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2478 kgReference

Ballasted

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4040 kgReference

485 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on right front of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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International Harvester 606 attachments

606 Serial Number Location

606 Serial Numbers

1962

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501Reference

1963

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1702Reference

1964

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3214Reference

1965

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5041Reference

1966

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6960Reference

1967

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7922Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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27 cmReference

RPM

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1062Reference

Speed

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931.77 meters/minReference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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14.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3069 kgReference

Speeds

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.