Compare/International Harvester Hydro 86 vs International Harvester TD-18

International Harvester Hydro 86 vs International Harvester TD-18

Verdict: International Harvester Hydro 86 vs International Harvester TD-18

The International Harvester Hydro 86 and the International Harvester TD-18 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-18 leads on rated power with 72 hp against 70 hp. International Harvester Hydro 86 is the lighter machine (3,719 kg vs 9,752 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester Hydro 86 is the newer design (1976 vs 1938). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-18 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester Hydro 86 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

70 hp

72 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Pull at 3.3 KPHReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

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22,016Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

39.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

40.2 kWReference

54.0 kWReference

Displacement

5.1 LReference

11.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

121 x 165 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Compression

15.1:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

1200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

52.9 kWReference

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Max power

39.1 kWReference

54.0 kWReference

Fuel tank

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227.1 LReference

Aux. fuel

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5.0 LReference

Belt (tested)

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59.9 kWReference

Starter

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gasoline startReference

Coolant capacity

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98.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

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59.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

variable forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

51.8 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

52.9 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

49.7 kWReference

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Dimensions

Weight

3719 kgReference

9752 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

15.5-38Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

15.5-38Reference

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Operating weight

3719 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4731 kgReference

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Length

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421 cmReference

Width

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241 cmReference

Height

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269 cmReference

Hydro 86 Serial Number Location

Test results

Fuel use

17.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3998 kgReference

8606 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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19.7 l/hourReference

TD-18 Serial Numbers

1938

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501Reference

1939

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520Reference

1940

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1240Reference

1941

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2174Reference

1942

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3607Reference

1943

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5804Reference

1944

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6899Reference

1945

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9011Reference

1946

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11092Reference

1947

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12644Reference

1948

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14626Reference

1949

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16708Reference

Location:

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upper-left dashReference

Final

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22535Reference

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.