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International Harvester 886B vs International Harvester 966
Verdict: International Harvester 886B vs International Harvester 966
The International Harvester 886B and the International Harvester 966 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 96 hp. International Harvester 886B is the lighter machine (5,469 kg vs 11,116 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 886B is the newer design (1981 vs 1971). 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
96 hp
96 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
liquid-cooledReference
The hydrostatic transmission option ended in 1973 when the Hydro 100 began production.Reference
Total built
432Reference
21,017Reference
Engine
Engine
90.2 kWReference
84.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
64.1 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
109 x 121 mmReference
Power
90.2 kWReference
84.3 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2600 (late)Reference
Torque
350.1 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Drawbar (tested)
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63.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry elementsReference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil capacity
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85.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
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22.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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75.2 kWReference
Max power
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63.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
71.6 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
85.2 LReference
85.2 LReference
Capacity
85.2 LReference
85.2 LReference
Rear valves
2Reference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
IIReference
Rear lift (at ends)
2844 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (tested)
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75.2 kWReference
Pressure
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137.9 barReference
Valves
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1 to 4Reference
Pump flow
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45.4 lpmReference
Total flow
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79.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
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34.1 lpmReference
Steering press.
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106.9 barReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1995 kgReference
Rear lift
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2268 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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75.7 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
5469 kgReference
11116 to 11700 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
9.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 23.1-34Reference
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Length
405 cmReference
419 cmReference
Width
258 cmReference
248 cmReference
Shipping weight
5469 kgReference
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Ground clearance
53 cmReference
35 cmReference
Wheelbase
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266 cmReference
Ag front
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9.5L-15Reference
Ag rear
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18.4-34Reference
Height (exhaust)
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266 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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82 mmReference
Operating
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5307 kgReference
Ballasted
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6123 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Charging amps
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32Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery AH
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172Reference
Variants
Hi-Clear
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high-crop modelReference
Capacities
Fuel
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140.0 LReference
966 Serial Numbers
1971
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7101Reference
1972
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11815Reference
1973
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17794Reference
1974
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22526Reference
1975
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28119Reference
1976
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31772Reference
Location:
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Clutch housing, left sideReference
Test results
Fuel use
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26.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
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4552 kgReference
Speeds
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.