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International Harvester 986B vs International Harvester A-986
Verdict: International Harvester 986B vs International Harvester A-986
The International Harvester 986B and the International Harvester A-986 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 115 hp. International Harvester A-986 is the lighter machine (5,533 kg vs 5,640 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 986B is the newer design (1981 vs 1978). 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
115 hp
115 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Total built
328Reference
492Reference
Final drives
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bull gearReference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Engine
99.2 kWReference
99.2 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
76.8 kWReference
76.8 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
98 x 129 mmReference
Power
99.2 kWReference
99.2 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Torque
450.1 NmReference
450.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
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356mm cerametallic discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
85.8 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
85.2 LReference
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Capacity
85.2 LReference
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Rear valves
2Reference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
2844 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
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Dimensions
Weight
5640 kgReference
5533 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
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Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
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Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 23.1-34Reference
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Length
405 cmReference
403 cmReference
Width
258 cmReference
259 cmReference
Shipping weight
5640 kgReference
5533 kgReference
Ground clearance
55 cmReference
38 cmReference
Wheelbase
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266 cmReference
Height (cab)
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289 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
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.