Compare/International Harvester 733 vs International Harvester BTD-8

International Harvester 733 vs International Harvester BTD-8

Verdict: International Harvester 733 vs International Harvester BTD-8

The International Harvester 733 and the International Harvester BTD-8 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester BTD-8 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. International Harvester BTD-8 is the lighter machine (4,808 kg vs 5,203 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 733 is the newer design (1980 vs 1960). In short: choose the International Harvester BTD-8 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 733 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

59 hp

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 13.6-36 rear tires.Reference

Optional high-speed reverse transmission.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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2WD Steering

manualReference

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4WD Steering

powerReference

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Total built

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3292Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Variants

733

utilityReference

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733E

narrowReference

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Engine

44.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

105 x 133 mmReference

Power

44.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2180Reference

1600Reference

Torque

208.8 NmReference

298.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.0 LReference

18.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

17.5 LReference

24.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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123.0 LReference

Engine (net)

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44.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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38.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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42.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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44.7 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

4 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

280mm dry discReference

330mm dry dsicReference

Transmission

SynchronReference

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Type

creeperReference

gearReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

12.1 LReference

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Capacity

12.1 LReference

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Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

2100 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

218 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

5203 to 5952 poundsReference

4808 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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2WD Rear tire

13.6/12x36Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6/12x36Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.5x20. Rear: 13.6/12x36Reference

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Length

359 cmReference

274 cmReference

Width

164 cmReference

162 cmReference

2WD Height (steering wheel)

152 cmReference

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4WD Height (steering wheel)

177 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

123 to 177 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

137 to 162 cmReference

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2WD Rear tread

142 to 189 cmReference

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4WD Rear tread

128 to 189 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

2360 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2500 kgReference

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2WD Cab

2434 kgReference

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4WD Cab

2699 kgReference

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Height

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175 cmReference

Operating weight

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4808 kgReference

Gauge

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127 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

33Reference

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Charging volts

14Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

88Reference

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Speeds

BTD-8 Serial Numbers

1960

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501Reference

1961

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604Reference

1962

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1083Reference

1963

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1701Reference

1964

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2321Reference

1965

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2863Reference

1966

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3637Reference

Final

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3793Reference

International Harvester BTD-8 Tracks

Length on ground

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161 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.3 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.