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Industrial Tractor · 1978Unverified

International Harvester 260A

International Harvester 260A — Industrial tractor · 74 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 260A is an industrial tractor with a rating of approximately 74 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. It was produced from 1978 to 1982 and features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The operating weight of the 260A is between 7972 and 12000 pounds. It is suitable for operations of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
74 hp
Weight
7972 to 12000 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
72 rows
Recorded power
74 hp
Transmissions
6-speed torque converter
Production years
1978-1982
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Industrial tractorReference
Original price was $38,000 in 1980Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Four-rops ROPS canopy. Cab optional with heater.Reference

Engine

International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine55.2 kWReference
International Harvester D-239Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 129 mmReference
Power55.2 kWReference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity9.5 LReference
Coolant capacity13.2 LReference

Transmission

6-speed torque converterReference
hydrostaticReference
Typetorque converterReference
Gears6 forward and 3 reverseReference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Capacities

Fuel75.7 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system70.0 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity70.0 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Gear Pump flow113.6 lpmReference
Hydro Pump flow106.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase204 cmReference
Weight7972 to 12000 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire14.9-24Reference
Ag front11L-16Reference
Ag rear16.9-24Reference
Industrial front7.50-16Reference
Industrial rear14.9-24Reference
Industrial rear17.5L-24Reference
Length472 cmReference
Length711 cmReference
Width205 cmReference
Height (ROPS)271 cmReference
Shipping3616 kgReference
Shipping5443 kgReference
Max front axle5443 kgReference
Max rear axle6350 kgReference

International Harvester 260A attachments

front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference

260A Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on top of the right-side frame rail next to the engine.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference

International Backhoe

Backhoe typeInternational BackhoeReference
Transport height398 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Digging depth426 cmReference
Reach from pivot548 cmReference
Loading height393 cmReference
Bucket Rotation179°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force4626 kgReference
Dipperstick force2783 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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