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International Harvester BTD-8 vs International Harvester Hydro 84
Verdict: International Harvester BTD-8 vs International Harvester Hydro 84
The International Harvester BTD-8 and the International Harvester Hydro 84 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester BTD-8 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. International Harvester BTD-8 is the lighter machine (4,808 kg vs 5,620 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester Hydro 84 is the newer design (1978 vs 1960). In short: choose the International Harvester BTD-8 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester Hydro 84 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
60 hp
59 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
Optional high-speed reverse transmission.Reference
With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference
Total built
3292Reference
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Drive
crawlerReference
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Final drives
bull gearReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
123.0 LReference
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Engine (net)
44.7 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
38.9 kWReference
32.5 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
42.1 kWReference
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Displacement
4.6 LReference
4.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 133 mmReference
100 x 129 mmReference
Power (net)
44.7 kWReference
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Rated RPM
1600Reference
2400Reference
Torque
298.3 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1100Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.2 LReference
62.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
24.4 LReference
13.6 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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32.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Compression
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15.5:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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43.8 kWReference
Max power
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32.0 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Clutch
330mm dry dsicReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Dimensions
Weight
4808 kgReference
5620 to 6765 poundsReference
Length
274 cmReference
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Height
175 cmReference
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Operating weight
4808 kgReference
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Gauge
127 cmReference
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Utility Wheelbase
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223 cmReference
Row-crop Wheelbase
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214 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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216 cmReference
Low-profile Wheelbase
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212 cmReference
Front tire
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7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
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16.9-30Reference
Ag front
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7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
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16.9-30Reference
Utility Length
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360 cmReference
Row-crop Length
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353 cmReference
4WD Length
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373 cmReference
Low-profile Length
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360 cmReference
Utility Width
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187 cmReference
Row-crop Width
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190 cmReference
4WD Width
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187 cmReference
Low-profile Width
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199 cmReference
Utility Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
Row-crop Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
Low-profile Ground clearance
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27 cmReference
Utility Shipping
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2594 kgReference
Row-crop Shipping
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2707 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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3068 kgReference
Low-profile Shipping
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2549 kgReference
Utility Steering wheel
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160 cmReference
Row-crop Steering wheel
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160 cmReference
4WD Steering wheel
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160 cmReference
Low-profile Steering wheel
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143 cmReference
BTD-8 Serial Numbers
1960
501Reference
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1961
604Reference
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1962
1083Reference
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1963
1701Reference
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1964
2321Reference
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1965
2863Reference
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1966
3637Reference
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Final
3793Reference
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International Harvester BTD-8 Tracks
Width
162 cmReference
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Length on ground
161 cmReference
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Area on ground
1.3 m²Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
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43.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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43.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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62.5 LReference
Capacity
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62.5 LReference
Valves
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1 or 2Reference
Total flow
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58.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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42.3 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
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75.7 LReference
Hydro 84 Serial Numbers
1978
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501Reference
1979
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787Reference
1980
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1481Reference
1981
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5564Reference
1982
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6014Reference
1983
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8069Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
International Harvester Hydro 84 Height
ROPS
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254 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
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15.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
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2981 kgReference
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.