Compare/International Harvester 6388 vs International Harvester BTD-20

International Harvester 6388 vs International Harvester BTD-20

Verdict: International Harvester 6388 vs International Harvester BTD-20

The International Harvester 6388 and the International Harvester BTD-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester BTD-20 leads on rated power with 135 hp against 131 hp. International Harvester 6388 is the lighter machine (7,239 kg vs 13,744 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 6388 is the newer design (1981 vs 1959). In short: choose the International Harvester BTD-20 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 6388 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

131 hp

135 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Total built

272Reference

3038Reference

With 16.9-38 tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

articulated hydrostatic powerReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

117.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

85.0 kWReference

83.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

83.3 kWReference

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Displacement

7.1 LReference

12.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 127 mmReference

130 x 152 mmReference

Power

117.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

1550Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

89.4 LReference

40.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

32.2 LReference

40.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

97.4 kWReference

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Max power

83.3 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

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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406mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

96.9 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

97.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

89.3 LReference

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Type

two-range power shiftReference

gearReference

Capacity

89.3 LReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

68.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

95.9 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

526.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

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Weight

7239 kgReference

13744 kgReference

Front tire

16.9-38Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-38Reference

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Ag front

16.9-38Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

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Length

576 cmReference

419 cmReference

Width

258 cmReference

238 cmReference

Shipping weight

7239 kgReference

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Ground clearance

69 cmReference

35 cmReference

Bar rear axle

82 mmReference

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Height

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227 cmReference

Operating weight

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13744 kgReference

Gauge

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187 cmReference

6388 Serial Numbers

1981

8801Reference

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1982

8962Reference

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1983

9060Reference

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1984

9241Reference

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1985

9361Reference

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Location:

transmission housing, right sideReference

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International Harvester 6388 Height

Hood

200 cmReference

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Cab

287 cmReference

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Exhaust

315 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

31.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

7604 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

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

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.