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International Harvester 786B vs International Harvester 946

Verdict: International Harvester 786B vs International Harvester 946

The International Harvester 786B and the International Harvester 946 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 946 leads on rated power with 85 hp against 81 hp. International Harvester 946 is the lighter machine (3,850 kg vs 5,150 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 786B is the newer design (1981 vs 1971). In short: choose the International Harvester 946 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 786B 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 786B Tractor
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester 946 Tractor
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
81 hp
85 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
441Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Engine
Engine
74.6 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
53.7 kWReference
Displacement
5.1 LReference
5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 111 mmReference
98 x 111 mmReference
Power
74.6 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2100Reference
Torque
300.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Fuel tank
110.1 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 7 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
60.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
85.2 LReference
Capacity
85.2 LReference
Rear valves
2Reference
Rear Type
IIIReference
Rear lift (at ends)
2844 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540, 1000Reference
Pump flow
37.9 lpmReference
Rear lift
3000 kgReference
Dimensions
Weight
5150 kgReference
3850 kgReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
23.1-30Reference
16.9-34Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 23.1-30Reference
Length
395 cmReference
399 cmReference
Width
258 cmReference
Shipping weight
5150 kgReference
Ground clearance
52 cmReference
Wheelbase
265 cmReference
Ag front
11.2-24 (MFWD)Reference
Ag rear
16.9-34Reference
Height
265 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference

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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