Compare/International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester BTD-6

International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester BTD-6

Verdict: International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester BTD-6

The International Harvester 485 and the International Harvester BTD-6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester BTD-6 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 54 hp. International Harvester 485 is the lighter machine (2,550 kg vs 4,127 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 76.1 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 485 is the newer design (1981 vs 1955). In short: choose the International Harvester BTD-6 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 485 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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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

54 hp

55 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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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18632Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

112.0 LReference

76.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

40.0 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

38.8 kWReference

37.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

102 x 133 mmReference

Power (net)

38.8 kWReference

37.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

40.0 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2180Reference

1600Reference

Torque

190.4 NmReference

284.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1100Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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30.3 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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35.7 kWReference

Oil capacity

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18.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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43.0 LReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.7 kWReference

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Pump flow

46.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1680 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

330mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

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Weight

2550 kgReference

4127 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

12.4-36Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-36Reference

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Height

251 cmReference

153 cmReference

Length

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264 cmReference

Operating weight

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4127 kgReference

Ground clearance

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18 cmReference

Gauge

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127 cmReference

485 Serial Numbers

Location:

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

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Variants

BT-6

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petrolReference

BTD-6

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dieselReference

BTD-6 Serial Numbers

1953

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501Reference

1954

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757Reference

1955

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1942Reference

1956

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3462Reference

1957

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4641Reference

1958

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6463Reference

1959

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7932Reference

1960

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9944Reference

1961

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12038Reference

1962

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14492Reference

1963

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16125Reference

1964

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18076Reference

1965

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19373Reference

1966

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19707Reference

1967

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19924Reference

1968

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20138Reference

1969

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20262Reference

1970

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20414Reference

1971

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20560Reference

1972

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20645Reference

1973

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20723Reference

1974

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20858Reference

1975

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20900Reference

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

International Harvester BTD-6 Tracks

Width

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162 cmReference

Length on ground

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148 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.1 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.