Compare/International Harvester 845 vs International Harvester 946

International Harvester 845 vs International Harvester 946

Verdict: International Harvester 845 vs International Harvester 946

The International Harvester 845 and the International Harvester 946 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 845 leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. International Harvester 946 is the lighter machine (3,850 kg vs 6,923 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 845 is the newer design (1978 vs 1971). In short: choose the International Harvester 845 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 946 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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International Harvester

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Rated power

86 hp

85 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse, with an additional two-range shift.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

64.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

58.9 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

5.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 140 mmReference

98 x 111 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

58.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

64.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2100Reference

Idle RPM

650-2490Reference

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Torque

294.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Engine

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63.4 kWReference

Power

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63.4 kWReference

Transmission

Agriomatic SReference

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Type

creeperReference

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Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and 7 reverseReference

Clutch

280mm dry discReference

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Oil capacity

29.1 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

54.0 kWReference

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Pump flow

29.9 lpmReference

37.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

3099 kgReference

3000 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540, 1000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

237 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

233 cmReference

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Weight

6923 to 7828 poundsReference

3850 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9/14-34Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9/14-34Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9/14-34Reference

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2WD Length

363 cmReference

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4WD Length

369 cmReference

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Width

199 cmReference

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Height (cab)

258 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

183 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

3140 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

3550 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

46 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

135 to 178 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

150 to 180 cmReference

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Rear tread

137 to 198 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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265 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-34Reference

Ag front

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11.2-24 (MFWD)Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-34Reference

Length

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399 cmReference

Height

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265 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

33Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

110Reference

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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.