Compare/International Harvester BTD-6 vs International Harvester TD-14

International Harvester BTD-6 vs International Harvester TD-14

Verdict: International Harvester BTD-6 vs International Harvester TD-14

The International Harvester BTD-6 and the International Harvester TD-14 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester BTD-6 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 54 hp. International Harvester BTD-6 is the lighter machine (4,127 kg vs 7,938 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester TD-14 holds more fuel (170.3 L vs 76.1 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester BTD-6 is the newer design (1955 vs 1939). In short: choose the International Harvester BTD-6 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester TD-14 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

55 hp

54 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

18632Reference

26,259Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Variants

BT-6

petrolReference

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BTD-6

dieselReference

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T-14

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gas crawlerReference

TD-14

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diesel crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

76.1 LReference

170.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

41.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

37.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

30.3 kWReference

39.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

35.7 kWReference

47.7 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 133 mmReference

121 x 165 mmReference

Power (net)

37.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

41.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1600Reference

1350Reference

Torque

284.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1100Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

18.2 LReference

22.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

43.0 LReference

75.7 LReference

Aux. fuel

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5.3 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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38.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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45.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Starter type

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gasoline-startReference

Belt power (max)

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45.9 kWReference

Max power

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38.6 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Dimensions

Weight

4127 kgReference

7938 kgReference

Length

264 cmReference

340 cmReference

Height

153 cmReference

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Operating weight

4127 kgReference

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Ground clearance

18 cmReference

29 cmReference

Gauge

127 cmReference

187 cmReference

Height (hood)

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187 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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186 cmReference

BTD-6 Serial Numbers

1953

501Reference

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1954

757Reference

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1955

1942Reference

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1956

3462Reference

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1957

4641Reference

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1958

6463Reference

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1959

7932Reference

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1960

9944Reference

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1961

12038Reference

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1962

14492Reference

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1963

16125Reference

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1964

18076Reference

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1965

19373Reference

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1966

19707Reference

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1967

19924Reference

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1968

20138Reference

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1969

20262Reference

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1970

20414Reference

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1971

20560Reference

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1972

20645Reference

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1973

20723Reference

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1974

20858Reference

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1975

20900Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

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International Harvester BTD-6 Tracks

Width

162 cmReference

233 cmReference

Length on ground

148 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.1 m²Reference

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TD-14 Serial Numbers

1939

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TDF501Reference

1940

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TDF575Reference

1941

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TDF2045Reference

1942

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TDF3856Reference

1943

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TDF3580Reference

1944

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TDF7451Reference

1945

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TDF10728Reference

1946

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TDF12704Reference

1947

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TDF14437Reference

1948

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TDF21027Reference

1949

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TDF23357Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the upper-left of the TD-14 dashboard.Reference

Final

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TDF26759Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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31 cmReference

RPM

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844Reference

Speed

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824.79 meters/minReference

International Harvester TD-14 Tracks

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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14.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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6090 kgReference

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.