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International Harvester 786 vs International Harvester A-786

Verdict: International Harvester 786 vs International Harvester A-786

The International Harvester 786 and the International Harvester A-786 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester A-786 leads on rated power with 81 hp against 80 hp. International Harvester A-786 is the lighter machine (4,694 kg vs 10,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 786 is the newer design (1980 vs 1978). In short: choose the International Harvester A-786 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 786 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
International Harvester 786 Tractor
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester A-786 Tractor
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
80 hp
81 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
18.4-34 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Total built
1,844Reference
997Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
bull gearReference
Steering
power assistReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
51.5 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
98 x 111 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
Oil capacity
85.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
59.8 kWReference
Max power
51.5 kWReference
Engine
74.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
53.7 kWReference
Power
74.6 kWReference
Torque
299.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Oil type
IH Hy-Tran/B-6Reference
Clutch
305mm cerametallic discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
59.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
85.2 LReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
85.2 LReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
57.7 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
60.4 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
83.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
256 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
10600 to 11590 poundsReference
4694 kgReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
9.5L-15Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
Length
419 cmReference
396 cmReference
Width
259 cmReference
259 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
284 cmReference
Shipping weight
4808 kgReference
4694 kgReference
Operating weight
5257 kgReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
35 cmReference
Bar rear axle
82 mmReference
Height (cab)
285 cmReference
786 Serial Numbers
1980
6601Reference
1981
8936Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the right-frame of the tractor frame.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
61 (with cab)Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
470Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
4521 kgReference
Speeds

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.

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