Compare/International Harvester D-430 vs International Harvester T-6

International Harvester D-430 vs International Harvester T-6

Verdict: International Harvester D-430 vs International Harvester T-6

The International Harvester D-430 and the International Harvester T-6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester T-6 leads on rated power with 31 hp against 30 hp. International Harvester D-430 is the lighter machine (1,399 kg vs 6,930 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester T-6 holds more fuel (75.7 L vs 29.9 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester D-430 is the newer design (1956 vs 1940). In short: choose the International Harvester T-6 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester D-430 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

30 hp

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 10x28 rear tires.Reference

Distillate 5-speed crawlerMay 22 - June 10, 1940Reference

Total built

18,231Reference

38,450Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

75.7 LReference

Engine

22.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 102 mmReference

98 x 133 mmReference

Power

22.4 kWReference

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Compression

19:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1750Reference

1450Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

24.0 LReference

15.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.0 LReference

36.0 LReference

Plows

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4Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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23.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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27.6 kWReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Belt power (max)

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25.8 kWReference

Max power

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22.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

187 cmReference

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Weight

1399 kgReference

6930 to 7500 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00x16Reference

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Rear tire

10x28Reference

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Ag front

6.00x16Reference

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Ag rear

9x36Reference

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Length

292 cmReference

264 cmReference

Height

155 cmReference

147 cmReference

Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

125 to 205 cmReference

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Rear tread

125 to 189 cmReference

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Shipping

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3234 kgReference

Operating

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3402 kgReference

Capacities

Diameter

24 cmReference

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Width

164 cmReference

160 cmReference

RPM

1325Reference

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Speeds

Variants

T-6

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gasoline engineReference

TD-6

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diesel engineReference

T-6 Serial Numbers

1940

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TBK501Reference

1941

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TBK4435Reference

1942

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TBK8191Reference

1943

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TBK9297Reference

1944

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TBK9581Reference

1945

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TBK10828Reference

1946

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TBK12056Reference

1947

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TBK14516Reference

1948

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TBK17349Reference

1949

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TBK21146Reference

1950

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TBK24862Reference

1951

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TBK27536Reference

1952

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TBK31056Reference

1953

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TBK33157Reference

1954

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TBK35746Reference

1955

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TBK37470Reference

1956

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TBK38706Reference

Location:

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lower-left dashReference

International Harvester T-6 Tracks

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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10.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3372 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.