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International Harvester HG vs International Harvester TD-6
Verdict: International Harvester HG vs International Harvester TD-6
The International Harvester HG and the International Harvester TD-6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-6 leads on rated power with 22 hp against 20 hp. International Harvester HG is the newer design (1943 vs 1940). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-6 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester HG if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
With 9.00x40 rear tires.Reference
Diesel 5-speed crawlerJune 25 - July 10, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 462 fileReference
Total built
133Reference
38,450Reference
Drive
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crawlerReference
Final drives
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bull gearReference
Variants
HS
steel wheelsReference
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HG
rubber tiresReference
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T-6
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gasoline engineReference
TD-6
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diesel engineReference
Engine
Engine
14.9 kWReference
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Displacement
2.0 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 102 mmReference
98 x 133 mmReference
Power
14.9 kWReference
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Compression
8.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1650Reference
1450Reference
Fuel tank
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75.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
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2.5 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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16.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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23.1 kWReference
Plows
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4Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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23.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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28.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
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gasoline ignitionReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
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39.7 LReference
Belt power (max)
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28.5 kWReference
Max power
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23.7 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
550 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
199 cmReference
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Front tire
6.00x16Reference
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Rear tire
9.00x40Reference
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Ag front
54x6 (steel)Reference
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Ag rear
9.00x40Reference
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Length
350 cmReference
264 cmReference
Width
199 cmReference
134 cmReference
Height
189 cmReference
184 cmReference
Weight
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7280 to 7800 poundsReference
Gauge
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127 cmReference
Shipping
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3392 kgReference
Speeds
TD-6 Serial Number Location
TD-6 Serial Numbers
1940
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TDBK501Reference
1941
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TDBK4435Reference
1942
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TDBK8191Reference
1943
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TDBK9297Reference
1944
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TDBK9581Reference
1945
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TDBK10828Reference
1946
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TDBK12056Reference
1947
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TDBK14516Reference
1948
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TDBK17349Reference
1949
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TDBK21146Reference
1950
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TDBK24862Reference
1951
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TDBK27536Reference
1952
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TDBK31056Reference
1953
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TDBK33157Reference
1954
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TDBK35746Reference
1955
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TDBK37470Reference
1956
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TDBK38706Reference
Capacities
Diameter
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31 cmReference
RPM
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811Reference
International Harvester TD-6 Tracks
Length on ground
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149 cmReference
Area on ground
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0.8 m²Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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10.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3688 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.