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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

International Harvester 7788 vs New Holland TG245

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.
International Harvester
Spec Winner

International Harvester 7788

Category: Farm

International Harvester 7788
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Power330 HP
Weight21,550lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
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New Holland

New Holland TG245

Category: Farm

New Holland TG245
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Power248 HP
Weight21,270lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
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Decisive Performance Differentials

  • International Harvester 7788 provides +19.4 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • International Harvester 7788 provides +280 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

International Harvester 7788
New Holland TG245
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
330 HPvs248 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
21,550 lbsvs21,270 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
Option Pack RequiredvsOption Pack Required
DisplacementEngine Liters
13.1 Lvs8.3 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
20F / 4Rvs19F / 4R
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
International Harvester 7788
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New Holland TG245
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

SpecificationInternational Harvester 7788New Holland TG245Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
330 HP
248 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
265 HP
245.6 HP
+7.9%+19.4 PTO HP (+7.9%)
Traction Density Ratio
15.3 HP/1k lbs
11.7 HP/1k lbs
15.3 vs 11.7 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
21,550 lbs
21,270 lbs
+1.3%+280 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
13.1 L
8.3 L
+4.8L larger displacement
Cylinders
8 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
Mechanical / PowerShift
full power shift
-
Hydraulics & Implements
3-Point Hitch Category
Category III Opt Optional
Category III
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✓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 delivers higher base frame ballast (+280 lbs) to minimize tire wheel slip under deep draft implement drag.

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

International Harvester Recommended

International Harvester 7788 has a sharper 15.31 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

Equivalent Footprint

Both machines present equivalent static chassis footprints within 3% tolerance.

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

Select International Harvester 7788 for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage76%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

International Harvester 7788 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate 7788; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, New Holland TG245 remains a direct benchmark contender.

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COMMERCIAL MACHINERY DECISION TOOL

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: $312,000 after down payment
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Financed: $192,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
International Harvester 7788$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
New Holland TG245$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$2,319 /mo savings

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

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