Compare/International Harvester A-1086 vs International Harvester BTD-20

International Harvester A-1086 vs International Harvester BTD-20

Verdict: International Harvester A-1086 vs International Harvester BTD-20

The International Harvester A-1086 and the International Harvester BTD-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester BTD-20 leads on rated power with 135 hp against 132 hp. International Harvester A-1086 is the lighter machine (5,937 kg vs 13,744 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester A-1086 is the newer design (1979 vs 1959). In short: choose the International Harvester BTD-20 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester A-1086 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

132 hp

135 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

296Reference

3038Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

110.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

85.0 kWReference

83.9 kWReference

Displacement

6.8 LReference

12.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 121 mmReference

130 x 152 mmReference

Power

110.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

1550Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Fuel tank

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268.4 LReference

Engine (net)

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100.7 kWReference

Power (net)

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100.7 kWReference

Torque

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650.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1150Reference

Oil capacity

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40.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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40.9 LReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

356mm cerametallic discReference

406mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

98.4 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

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Weight

5937 kgReference

13744 kgReference

Length

426 cmReference

419 cmReference

Width

259 cmReference

238 cmReference

Height (cab)

289 cmReference

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Shipping weight

5937 kgReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

35 cmReference

Height

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227 cmReference

Operating weight

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13744 kgReference

Gauge

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187 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Charging system

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generatorReference

BTD-20 Serial Numbers

1959

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556Reference

1960

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845Reference

1961

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1260Reference

1962

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1637Reference

1963

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1973Reference

1964

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2296Reference

1965

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2549Reference

1966

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2820Reference

1967

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2996Reference

1968

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3140Reference

1969

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3236Reference

1970

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3314Reference

1971

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3439Reference

1972

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3489Reference

1973

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3542Reference

1974

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3590Reference

Final

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3594Reference

International Harvester BTD-20 Tracks

Length on ground

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238 cmReference

Area on ground

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2.4 m²Reference

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.