Compare/International Harvester 500 vs International Harvester TD-6

International Harvester 500 vs International Harvester TD-6

Verdict: International Harvester 500 vs International Harvester TD-6

The International Harvester 500 and the International Harvester TD-6 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-6 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 47 hp. International Harvester TD-6 is the lighter machine (3,899 kg vs 7,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester TD-6 holds more fuel (124.9 L vs 60.2 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 500 is the newer design (1965 vs 1959). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-6 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 500 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

47 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Optional fast reverse speeds shown. Also available with 1-to-1 ratio where reverse speeds are the same as forward.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

mechanical clutchesReference

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Variants

500

ag crawlerReference

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500CL

crawler loaderReference

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TD-6

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dieselReference

T-6

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gasReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

124.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

28.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 103 mmReference

90 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

28.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

7.6:1Reference

18:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1550Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.5 LReference

15.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

35.0 LReference

Fuel system

1-inch carburetorReference

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Idle RPM

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900-1550Reference

Torque

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268.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Transmission

International Harvester Power-Shift ReverserReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

10-inch dry discReference

304.8mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Engine RPM

980@2000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

170 cmReference

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Weight

7050 to 7260 poundsReference

3899 kgReference

Length

270 cmReference

276 cmReference

5G2 dozer length

342 cmReference

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Width

152 cmReference

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Height (hood)

123 cmReference

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Gas Weight

3197 kgReference

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Diesel Weight

3293 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

22 cmReference

Gauge

121 cmReference

127 cmReference

6D-4 dozer length

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389 cmReference

6G-4 dozer length

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371 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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174 cmReference

Shipping weight

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3899 kgReference

International Harvester 500 attachments

500 Serial Numbers

1965

501Reference

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1966

891Reference

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1967

2501Reference

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1968

3544Reference

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1969

4065Reference

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Final

4584Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

96 (diesel)Reference

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Diesel Charging amps

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18Reference

Gas Charging amps

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17Reference

Diesel Batteries

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2Reference

Gas Batteries

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1Reference

Diesel Battery volts

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6Reference

Gas Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

International Harvester 500 Tracks

Size

12-inch shoesReference

Option

14-inchReference

16-inch shoesReference

Speeds

International Harvester TD-6 attachments

International Harvester TD-6 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.