Compare/International Harvester BTD-8 vs International Harvester TD-14A

International Harvester BTD-8 vs International Harvester TD-14A

Verdict: International Harvester BTD-8 vs International Harvester TD-14A

The International Harvester BTD-8 and the International Harvester TD-14A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-14A leads on rated power with 61 hp against 60 hp. International Harvester BTD-8 is the lighter machine (4,808 kg vs 15,975 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester TD-14A holds more fuel (170.3 L vs 123.0 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester BTD-8 is the newer design (1960 vs 1949). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-14A for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester BTD-8 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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Rated power

60 hp

61 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Optional high-speed reverse transmission.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

3292Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

123.0 LReference

170.3 LReference

Engine (net)

44.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

38.9 kWReference

45.1 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

42.1 kWReference

53.7 kWReference

Displacement

4.6 LReference

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 133 mmReference

121 x 165 mmReference

Power (net)

44.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1600Reference

1400Reference

Torque

298.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1100Reference

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Starter

electricReference

gasoline-startReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.2 LReference

15.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

24.4 LReference

71.9 LReference

Aux. fuel

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5.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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46.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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53.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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15.5:1Reference

Belt power (max)

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53.5 kWReference

Max power

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46.7 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry dsicReference

dry discReference

Dimensions

Weight

4808 kgReference

15975 to 18300 poundsReference

Length

274 cmReference

340 cmReference

Height

175 cmReference

229 cmReference

Operating weight

4808 kgReference

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Gauge

127 cmReference

187 cmReference

Shipping

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7631 kgReference

Operating

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8300 kgReference

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

45558 (TD142)Reference

International Harvester BTD-8 Tracks

Width

162 cmReference

233 cmReference

Length on ground

161 cmReference

199 cmReference

Area on ground

1.3 m²Reference

1.8 m²Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

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optionalReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

International Harvester TD-14A attachments

TD-14A Serial Number Location

TD-14A Serial Numbers

1949

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26760 (TDF)Reference

1950

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27082 (TDF)Reference

1951

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29361 (TDF)Reference

1952

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32427 (TDF)Reference

1953

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34525 (TDF)Reference

1954

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37344 (TDF)Reference

1955

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39301 (TD141)Reference

1956

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41551 (TD142)Reference

1957

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43968 (TD142)Reference

1958

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45010 (TD142)Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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29 cmReference

RPM

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875Reference

Speed

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820.52 meters/minReference

International Harvester TD-14A Tracks

Ground pressure

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0.4 barReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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17.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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6646 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.