Compare/International Harvester 5088 vs International Harvester BTD-20

International Harvester 5088 vs International Harvester BTD-20

Verdict: International Harvester 5088 vs International Harvester BTD-20

The International Harvester 5088 and the International Harvester BTD-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 5088 leads on rated power with 136 hp against 135 hp. International Harvester BTD-20 is the lighter machine (13,744 kg vs 13,765 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 5088 is the newer design (1981 vs 1959). In short: choose the International Harvester 5088 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester BTD-20 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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Best match

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Rated power

136 hp

135 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

8,176Reference

3038Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

bull gearReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

88.7 kWReference

83.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

86.6 kWReference

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Displacement

7.1 LReference

12.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 127 mmReference

130 x 152 mmReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

1550Reference

Idle RPM

900-2655Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

164.7 LReference

40.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

27.4 LReference

40.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

101.5 kWReference

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Max power

86.6 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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268.4 LReference

Engine (net)

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100.7 kWReference

Power (net)

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100.7 kWReference

Torque

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650.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1150Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Synchro Tri-Six (STS)Reference

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Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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406mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

100.7 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

101.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

164.6 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Capacity

164.6 LReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

151.4 lpmReference

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Total flow

310.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

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Rear lift

3755 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

264.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

283 cmReference

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Weight

13765 to 16010 poundsReference

13744 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

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Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

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Length

499 cmReference

419 cmReference

Width

284 cmReference

238 cmReference

Height

292 cmReference

227 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

35 cmReference

Bar rear axle

88 by 2844 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 213 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

6243 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

6898 kgReference

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Operating

7262 kgReference

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Operating weight

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13744 kgReference

Gauge

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187 cmReference

5088 Serial Number Location

5088 Serial Numbers

1981

501Reference

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1982

3551Reference

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1983

6015Reference

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1984

7307Reference

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1985

8623Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Charging system

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generatorReference

Test results

Fuel use

33.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

6785 kgReference

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Speeds

BTD-20 Serial Numbers

1959

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556Reference

1960

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845Reference

1961

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1260Reference

1962

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1637Reference

1963

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1973Reference

1964

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2296Reference

1965

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2549Reference

1966

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2820Reference

1967

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2996Reference

1968

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3140Reference

1969

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3236Reference

1970

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3314Reference

1971

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3439Reference

1972

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3489Reference

1973

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3542Reference

1974

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3590Reference

Final

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3594Reference

International Harvester BTD-20 Tracks

Length on ground

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238 cmReference

Area on ground

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2.4 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.