Compare/International Harvester 606 vs International Harvester BTD-6

International Harvester 606 vs International Harvester BTD-6

Verdict: International Harvester 606 vs International Harvester BTD-6

The International Harvester 606 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 BTD-6 is the lighter machine (4,127 kg vs 5,215 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 606 holds more fuel (85.9 L vs 76.1 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 606 is the newer design (1962 vs 1955). In short: choose the International Harvester BTD-6 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 606 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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Rated power

54 hp

55 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Five gears with reverser. High speed option provides 40% faster first gear.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

7,348Reference

18632Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

Gas Fuel tank

85.9 LReference

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Diesel Fuel tank

85.9 LReference

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LP-gas Fuel tank

100.7 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

30.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

34.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 94 mmReference

102 x 133 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

21.8 LReference

43.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

40.5 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

Fast ReverserReference

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Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil capacity

49.2 LReference

18.2 LReference

Type

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gearReference

Clutch

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330mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

40.5 kWReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@2000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

5215 to 5465 poundsReference

4127 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Height (steering wheel)

157 cmReference

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Front tread

132 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Gas Operating

2365 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

2478 kgReference

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Ballasted

4040 kgReference

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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

International Harvester 606 attachments

606 Serial Number Location

606 Serial Numbers

1962

501Reference

14492Reference

1963

1702Reference

16125Reference

1964

3214Reference

18076Reference

1965

5041Reference

19373Reference

1966

6960Reference

19707Reference

1967

7922Reference

19924Reference

Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

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RPM

1062Reference

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Speed

931.77 meters/minReference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

14.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3069 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

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.