Compare/International Harvester 7488 vs International Harvester TD-25 Series 250

International Harvester 7488 vs International Harvester TD-25 Series 250

Verdict: International Harvester 7488 vs International Harvester TD-25 Series 250

The International Harvester 7488 and the International Harvester TD-25 Series 250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-25 Series 250 leads on rated power with 230 hp against 200 hp. International Harvester 7488 is the lighter machine (9,151 kg vs 20,661 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 7488 is the newer design (1985 vs 1959). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-25 Series 250 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 7488 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

200 hp

230 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

The Synchro Tri-Six provides six gears with high, medium, low, and reverse ranges. A power shift exists with gear pairs (1/2, 3/4, 5/6) then the clutch needed to shift between pairs.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

16Reference

529Reference

Differential lock

hydraulicReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

175.2 kWReference

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Displacement

7.6 LReference

13.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 136 mmReference

137 x 152 mmReference

Power

175.2 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual-stage dryReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

1500Reference

Idle RPM

880-2640Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

162.8 LReference

181.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

34.1 LReference

70.5 LReference

Fuel tank

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518.2 LReference

Engine (net)

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171.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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138.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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139.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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171.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Compression

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15.35:1Reference

Max power

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139.3 kWReference

Transmission

Tri-SixReference

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Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

406.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

149.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

162.8 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

162.8 LReference

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Rear valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

106.0 lpmReference

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Total flow

325.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

4486 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

601.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

293 cmReference

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Weight

9151 kgReference

20661 kgReference

Front tire

20.8-38Reference

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Rear tire

20.8-38Reference

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Ag front

20.8-38Reference

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Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

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Length

607 cmReference

500 cmReference

Width

289 cmReference

264 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

327 cmReference

325 cmReference

Shipping weight

9151 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

44 cmReference

52 cmReference

Front axle

101 mmReference

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Bar rear axle

101 mmReference

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Height (hood)

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246 cmReference

Operating weight

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20661 kgReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Gauge

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203 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery AH

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204Reference

TD-25 Serial Numbers

1959

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501Reference

1960

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609Reference

1961

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5001Reference

1962

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5261Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the upper-left of the TD-25 dashbard.Reference

International Harvester TD-25 Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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49.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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21429 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.