Compare/International Harvester 8-16 vs Ransomes MG6

International Harvester 8-16 vs Ransomes MG6

Verdict: International Harvester 8-16 vs Ransomes MG6

The International Harvester 8-16 and the Ransomes MG6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Ransomes MG6 is the newer design (1953 vs 1917). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ransomes

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

RansomesReference

Total built

33,142Reference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Drawbar performanceReference

dieselReference

Fuel tank

41.6 LReference

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Aux. fuel

5.7 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

6.0 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

8.2 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

12.3 kWReference

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Displacement

4.6 LReference

0.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

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Rated RPM

1000Reference

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Belt power (max)

12.3 kWReference

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Max power

8.2 kWReference

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Engine

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6.0 kWReference

Power

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6.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

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Weight

1660 kgReference

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Front tire

32x4Reference

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Rear tire

40x10Reference

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Ag front

32x4 steelReference

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Ag rear

40x10 steelReference

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Length

335 cmReference

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Width

137 cmReference

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Height

165 cmReference

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8-16 Serial Numbers

1917

VB501Reference

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1918

VB539Reference

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1919

HC501Reference

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1920

HC6024Reference

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1921

IC501Reference

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1922

IC9735Reference

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Final

IC17023Reference

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Test results

Max pull

1173 kgReference

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MG6 Serial Numbers

1953

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9001Reference

1954

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9115Reference

1955

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10095Reference

1956

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10809Reference

1957

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11607Reference

1958

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12500Reference

1959

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13319Reference

1960

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13800Reference

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.