Compare/International Harvester B-85 vs International Harvester I-9

International Harvester B-85 vs International Harvester I-9

Verdict: International Harvester B-85 vs International Harvester I-9

The International Harvester B-85 and the International Harvester I-9 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester B-85 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 35 hp. International Harvester I-9 is the lighter machine (2,914 kg vs 5,245 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester I-9 holds more fuel (136.3 L vs 68.1 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester B-85 is the newer design (1963 vs 1941). In short: choose the International Harvester B-85 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester I-9 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

40 hp

35 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

The gasoline engine was standard on the I-9, and an option on the W-9 until 1947, when it became the standard engine.Reference

Total built

198Reference

67,418Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Original price

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$3,300Reference

Steering

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worm-type gearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

68.1 LReference

136.3 LReference

Engine

29.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

112 x 140 mmReference

Power

29.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1500Reference

Torque

157.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

18.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.2 LReference

37.9 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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26.1 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Compression

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5.4:1Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

279mm dry discReference

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Dimensions

Weight

5245 kgReference

2914 kgReference

Length

391 cmReference

340 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

162 cmReference

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Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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Gauge

121 cmReference

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Ag front

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7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

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14-32Reference

Height

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167 cmReference

International Harvester B-85 attachments

International Harvester B-85 Tracks

Width

29 cmReference

173 cmReference

Length on ground

180 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.1 m²Reference

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Variants

I-9

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gasReference

ID-9

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dieselReference

W-9

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farm tractorReference

I-9 Serial Numbers

1940

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501Reference

1941

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578Reference

1942

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3003Reference

1943

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3651Reference

1944

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5501Reference

1945

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11459Reference

1946

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17294Reference

1947

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22715Reference

1948

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29207Reference

1949

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36159Reference

1950

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45551Reference

1951

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51739Reference

1952

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59407Reference

1953

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64014Reference

1954

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67969Reference

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.