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International Harvester DED vs Stihl S 20
Verdict: International Harvester DED vs Stihl S 20
The International Harvester DED and the Stihl S 20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Stihl S 20 is the lighter machine (980 kg vs 1,190 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Stihl S 20 is the newer design (1960 vs 1953). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Stihl
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
StihlReference
liquid-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Total built
8,652Reference
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Engine
Engine
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 102 mmReference
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Power
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
3000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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22.0 LReference
Oil capacity
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9.5 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
228.6mm dry discReference
single dry plateReference
Transmission
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Hurth 819Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
167 cmReference
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Weight
1190 kgReference
980 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-19Reference
4.50-16Reference
Rear tire
8-32Reference
7.00-30Reference
Ag front
4.00-19Reference
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Ag rear
8-32Reference
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Length
273 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
158 cmReference
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Ground clearance
39 cmReference
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Front tread
124 to 205 cmReference
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Rear tread
124 to 190 cmReference
124 to 150 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 4.50-16. Rear: 7.00-30Reference
Optional tires (ag)
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Front: 5.00-16. Rear: 10.00-28Reference
Width
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147 cmReference
Height
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160 cmReference
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.


