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Document Type: Official Buyer's Comparison Spec Sheet
Testing Standards: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory (NTTL) / OECD
Status: Verified Engineering Data Archive
HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

County 1164 TW vs International Harvester 3488

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

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Different Measurement ProtocolsMeasurement standard or power basis is unspecified for one or both machines.
County

County 1164 TW

Category: Farm

County 1164 TW
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Power111 HP
Weight9,300lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
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Spec Winner

International Harvester 3488

Category: Farm

International Harvester 3488
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Power124 HP
Weight11,600lbs
Pump Flow27gpm
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Decisive Performance Differentials

  • International Harvester 3488 provides +7.6 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • International Harvester 3488 provides +2,300 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

County 1164 TW
International Harvester 3488
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
111 HPvs124 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
9,300 lbsvs11,600 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
Option Pack Requiredvs27 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
6.6 Lvs7.6 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
16F / 4RvsCVT / Standard
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

Side-by-side operational field footage verified with computer vision & acoustic audits.

VLM Visual & Audio Audited
County 1164 TW
County 1164 TW
County 1164 TW
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International Harvester 3488
Audited Laboratory Acoustic SpecDirect field recording is undergoing computer vision verification. Audited Nebraska decibel acoustic metrics available in the benchmark table.

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationCounty 1164 TWInternational Harvester 3488Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
111 HP
124 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
105 HP
112.6 HP
+7.2%+7.6 PTO HP (+7.2%)
Traction Density Ratio
11.9 HP/1k lbs
10.7 HP/1k lbs
11.9 vs 10.7 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
9,300 lbs
11,600 lbs
+24.7%+2,300 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
6.6 L
7.6 L
+1L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
N/A (Check Option Pack)
27 gpm
-
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
Optional / Standard
2 Valves
-
3-Point Hitch Category
Category II
Category II
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
two-speed power shift
hydrostatic
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

International Harvester Recommended

International Harvester commands superior frame weight (+2,300 lbs) for continuous draft traction in heavy gumbo soils.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Data Inconclusive

Dedicated remote circuit hydraulic flow ratings are incomplete. Direct comparative seeding capacity requires dealer-verified option build sheets.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

County Recommended

County 1164 TW has a sharper 11.94 HP/1,000 lb power-to-weight ratio for rapid hill-climbing acceleration with loaded grain carts.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

County Recommended

County 1164 TW features a lighter footprint (-2,300 lbs), reducing deep subsoil compaction during damp spring planting windows.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Select International Harvester 3488 for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage80%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

International Harvester 3488 holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria, led by higher rated horsepower. Consider 3488 for demanding high-capacity field duties, while County 1164 TW provides a competitive footprint for alternative duty cycles.

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Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
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Financed: $108,000 after down payment
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Financed: $108,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
County 1164 TW$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 total
International Harvester 3488$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$0 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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