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International Harvester 966 vs International Harvester A-886
Verdict: International Harvester 966 vs International Harvester A-886
The International Harvester 966 and the International Harvester A-886 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 96 hp. International Harvester A-886 is the lighter machine (5,307 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 A-886 is the newer design (1978 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
The hydrostatic transmission option ended in 1973 when the Hydro 100 began production.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Total built
21,017Reference
826Reference
Final drives
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bull gearReference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic rearReference
Variants
Hi-Clear
high-crop modelReference
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Engine
Engine
84.3 kWReference
90.2 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
62.6 kWReference
64.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
63.5 kWReference
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Displacement
6.8 LReference
5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
109 x 121 mmReference
98 x 129 mmReference
Power
84.3 kWReference
90.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementsReference
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Rated RPM
2600 (late)Reference
2500Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
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Oil capacity
85.2 LReference
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Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
75.2 kWReference
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Max power
63.5 kWReference
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Torque
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349.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1600Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
305mm cerametallic discReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
70.8 kWReference
71.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
75.2 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
85.2 LReference
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Type
hydrostaticReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
85.2 LReference
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Pressure
137.9 barReference
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Valves
1 to 4Reference
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Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
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Total flow
79.5 lpmReference
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Steering flow
34.1 lpmReference
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Steering press.
106.9 barReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1995 kgReference
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Rear lift
2268 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
75.7 kWReference
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Capacities
Fuel
140.0 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
266 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
11116 to 11700 poundsReference
5307 kgReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
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Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
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Ag front
9.5L-15Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
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Length
419 cmReference
403 cmReference
Width
248 cmReference
259 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
266 cmReference
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Ground clearance
35 cmReference
38 cmReference
Bar rear axle
82 mmReference
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Operating
5307 kgReference
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Ballasted
6123 kgReference
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Height (cab)
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289 cmReference
Shipping weight
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5307 kgReference
966 Serial Numbers
1971
7101Reference
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1972
11815Reference
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1973
17794Reference
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1974
22526Reference
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1975
28119Reference
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1976
31772Reference
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Location:
Clutch housing, left sideReference
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Electrical
Charging amps
32Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
172Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Test results
Fuel use
26.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
4552 kgReference
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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.