Head to head · Agricultural

International Harvester 1246 vs International Harvester 6588

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 1246

Agricultural

power
122 hp
displacement
358 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 1246 specs
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 6588

Agricultural

power
177 hp
displacement
466 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 6588 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 1246
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 6588

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 6588 higher · +55 hp (+45%)
1246122 hp
6588177 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

1246 is in the 58th percentile; 6588 is in the 75th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 6588 higher · +108 ci (+30%)
1246358 ci
6588466 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

1246 is in the 54th percentile; 6588 is in the 84th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12466
65886
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

1246 is in the 74th percentile; 6588 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
124616
658816
Median Agricultural Tractor16

1246 is in the 50th percentile; 6588 is in the 50th · 972 models

1246 (A)6588 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 1246International Harvester 6588Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model12466588—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 1246International Harvester 6588Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelNot recordedDT 466B—
Power Output122hp177hp▲ 6588+55 hp · +45%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM▲ 6588+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement358ci466ci▲ 6588+108 ci · +30%
Bore3.9in4.3in▲ 6588+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke5.1in5.4in▲ 6588+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 1246International Harvester 6588Difference
TypeManualtwo-range power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 1246International Harvester 6588Difference
Length165in228in▲ 6588+63 in · +38%
WidthNot recorded102in—
Height107in114in▲ 6588+7 in · +7%
Operating Weight9,481lb16,320lb▲ 6588+6,839 lb · +72%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 1246International Harvester 6588Difference
System TypeNot recordedclosed center—
Steering TypeNot recordedarticulated hydrostatic power—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 1246International Harvester 6588Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-38—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 1246International Harvester 6588Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory III/II—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 1246International Harvester 6588Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedarticulated hydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 1246International Harvester 6588Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 1246International Harvester 6588Difference
CoolantNot recorded8.5gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 58th percentile (122 hp)B · 75th percentile (177 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 54th percentile (358 ci)B · 84th percentile (466 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 42nd percentile (9,481 lb)B · 74th percentile (16,320 lb)
A · 1246B · 6588Median Agricultural Tractor
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