Compare/International Harvester 584 vs International Harvester BTD-6

International Harvester 584 vs International Harvester BTD-6

Verdict: International Harvester 584 vs International Harvester BTD-6

The International Harvester 584 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 53 hp. International Harvester BTD-6 is the lighter machine (4,127 kg vs 5,580 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 584 is the newer design (1977 vs 1955). In short: choose the International Harvester BTD-6 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 584 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

53 hp

55 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

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18632Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

35.3 kWReference

30.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

34.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

102 x 133 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

1600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.1 LReference

18.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

43.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

39.2 kWReference

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Max power

34.8 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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76.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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41.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

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37.7 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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35.7 kWReference

Power (net)

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37.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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41.0 kWReference

Torque

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284.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1100Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

39.1 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

39.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

syncromeshReference

gearReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Total flow

60.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1632 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

dry discReference

330mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

38.0 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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Dimensions

Utility Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Row-crop Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

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Low-profile Wheelbase

212 cmReference

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Weight

5580 to 6685 poundsReference

4127 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Utility Length

360 cmReference

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Row-crop Length

353 cmReference

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4WD Length

371 cmReference

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Low-profile Length

360 cmReference

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Utility Width

187 cmReference

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Row-crop Width

190 cmReference

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4WD Width

187 cmReference

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Low-profile Width

199 cmReference

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Utility Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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Row-crop Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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Low-profile Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

69 mmReference

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Utility Shipping

2558 kgReference

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Row-crop Shipping

2707 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

3032 kgReference

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Low-profile Shipping

2531 kgReference

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Operating

3023 kgReference

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Ballasted

4014 kgReference

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Utility Steering wheel

160 cmReference

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Row-crop Steering wheel

160 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

160 cmReference

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Low-profile Steering wheel

143 cmReference

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Length

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264 cmReference

Height

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153 cmReference

Operating weight

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4127 kgReference

Ground clearance

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18 cmReference

Gauge

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127 cmReference

584 Serial Number Location

584 Serial Numbers

1978

501Reference

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1979

2120Reference

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1980

3944Reference

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1981

5766Reference

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1982

7033Reference

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1983

8348Reference

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1984

9215Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Charging system

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generatorReference

International Harvester 584 Height

ROPS

254 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

12.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3111 kgReference

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Speeds

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

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.