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International Harvester 844 vs International Harvester BTD-8
Verdict: International Harvester 844 vs International Harvester BTD-8
The International Harvester 844 and the International Harvester BTD-8 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. International Harvester 844 is the lighter machine (2,859 kg vs 4,808 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 844 is the newer design (1974 vs 1960). 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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International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
60 hp
60 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
liquid-cooledReference
Optional high-speed reverse transmission.Reference
Total built
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3292Reference
Drive
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crawlerReference
Final drives
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bull gearReference
Engine
Engine
55.0 kWReference
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Displacement
4.0 LReference
4.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 129 mmReference
105 x 133 mmReference
Power
55.0 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2300Reference
1600Reference
Torque
257.9 NmReference
298.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
3.0 kWReference
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Oil capacity
35.2 LReference
18.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
19.3 LReference
24.4 LReference
Fuel tank
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123.0 LReference
Engine (net)
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44.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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38.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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42.1 kWReference
Power (net)
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44.7 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
Agriomatic SReference
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Type
partial power shiftReference
gearReference
Clutch
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330mm dry dsicReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
44.7 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
18.2 LReference
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Capacity
18.2 LReference
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Pump flow
29.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
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Rear lift
3150 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
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Engine RPM
540@1920Reference
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Capacities
Fuel
102.2 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
239 cmReference
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Weight
2859 kgReference
4808 kgReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
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Rear tire
16.9/14x30Reference
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Ag front
7.50x18Reference
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Ag rear
18.4/15x30Reference
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Length
392 cmReference
274 cmReference
Width
203 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
182 cmReference
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Ground clearance
50 cmReference
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Height
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175 cmReference
Operating weight
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4808 kgReference
Gauge
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127 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
28Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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BTD-8 Serial Numbers
1960
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501Reference
1961
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604Reference
1962
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1083Reference
1963
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1701Reference
1964
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2321Reference
1965
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2863Reference
1966
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3637Reference
Final
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3793Reference
International Harvester BTD-8 Tracks
Length on ground
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161 cmReference
Area on ground
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1.3 m²Reference
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.