Compare/International Harvester 744 vs International Harvester Hydro 86

International Harvester 744 vs International Harvester Hydro 86

Verdict: International Harvester 744 vs International Harvester Hydro 86

The International Harvester 744 and the International Harvester Hydro 86 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 744 leads on rated power with 72 hp against 70 hp. International Harvester Hydro 86 is the lighter machine (3,719 kg vs 6,590 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester Hydro 86 is the newer design (1976 vs 1974). In short: choose the International Harvester 744 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester Hydro 86 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

72 hp

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 16.9/14-30 rear tires.Reference

Pull at 3.3 KPHReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

74.2 LReference

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Engine

53.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

5.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

98 x 111 mmReference

Power

53.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

15.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2400Reference

Torque

229.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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39.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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40.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Power at rated engine speed

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52.9 kWReference

Max power

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39.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

variable forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission

Agriomatic SReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

29.9 lpmReference

45.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

2900 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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51.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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52.9 kWReference

Valves

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1Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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49.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

218 cmReference

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Weight

6590 to 7497 poundsReference

3719 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

15.5-38Reference

Ag front

11.2-24 (MFWD)Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-34 (MFWD)Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

377 cmReference

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Width

203 cmReference

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Height

177 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2989 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3400 kgReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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Operating weight

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3719 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4731 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

28Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

88Reference

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Speeds

Hydro 86 Serial Number Location

Test results

Fuel use

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17.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3998 kgReference

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.