Compare/International Harvester 885 vs International Harvester TD-18A

International Harvester 885 vs International Harvester TD-18A

Verdict: International Harvester 885 vs International Harvester TD-18A

The International Harvester 885 and the International Harvester TD-18A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-18A leads on rated power with 87 hp against 85 hp. International Harvester 885 is the lighter machine (7,364 kg vs 22,830 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester TD-18A holds more fuel (227.1 L vs 112.0 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 885 is the newer design (1981 vs 1949). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-18A for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 885 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

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International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

85 hp

87 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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22,016Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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mechanical steering clutchesReference

Engine

Fuel tank

112.0 LReference

227.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

63.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

61.2 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

11.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 140 mmReference

121 x 165 mmReference

Power (net)

61.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

63.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

1350Reference

Torque

287.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

gasoline-startReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Aux. fuel

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5.0 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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64.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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75.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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63.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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73.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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15.5:1Reference

Oil capacity

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24.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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98.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

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73.0 kWReference

Max power

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63.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

53.7 kWReference

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Pump flow

46.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

2381 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

216 cmReference

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Weight

7364 to 7849 poundsReference

22830 to 23630 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

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2WD Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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4WD Ag front

12.4-24Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

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Length

374 cmReference

421 cmReference

Height

264 cmReference

269 cmReference

2WD Weight

3340 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3560 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

69 mmReference

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Width

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241 cmReference

Shipping weight

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10718 kgReference

885 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on right front of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

upper-left dashReference

TD-18A Serial Numbers

1949

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22536 (TDR)Reference

1950

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22837 (TDR)Reference

1951

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24668 (TDR)Reference

1952

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27245 (TDR)Reference

1953

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29201 (TDR)Reference

1954

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32089 (TDR)Reference

1955

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33650 (TD181)Reference

1956

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36101 (TD182)Reference

1957

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37882 (TD182)Reference

1958

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38805 (TD182)Reference

Final

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38861 (TD182)Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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25.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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9178 kgReference

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.