Compare/International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester TD-14

International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester TD-14

Verdict: International Harvester 485 vs International Harvester TD-14

The International Harvester 485 and the International Harvester TD-14 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 7,938 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester TD-14 holds more fuel (170.3 L vs 112.0 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 485 is the newer design (1981 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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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

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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

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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26,259Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

112.0 LReference

170.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

40.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

38.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

121 x 165 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

1350Reference

Torque

190.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Aux. fuel

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5.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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39.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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47.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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38.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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45.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Starter type

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gasoline-startReference

Oil capacity

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22.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

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75.7 LReference

Belt power (max)

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45.9 kWReference

Max power

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38.6 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 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

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

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Weight

2550 kgReference

7938 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

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Length

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340 cmReference

Height (hood)

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187 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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186 cmReference

Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

Gauge

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187 cmReference

485 Serial Numbers

Location:

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

Serial number plate on the upper-left of the TD-14 dashboard.Reference

Variants

T-14

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gas crawlerReference

TD-14

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diesel crawlerReference

TD-14 Serial Numbers

1939

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TDF501Reference

1940

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TDF575Reference

1941

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TDF2045Reference

1942

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TDF3856Reference

1943

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TDF3580Reference

1944

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TDF7451Reference

1945

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TDF10728Reference

1946

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TDF12704Reference

1947

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TDF14437Reference

1948

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TDF21027Reference

1949

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TDF23357Reference

Final

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TDF26759Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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31 cmReference

Width

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233 cmReference

RPM

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844Reference

Speed

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824.79 meters/minReference

International Harvester TD-14 Tracks

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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14.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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6090 kgReference

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.