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Backhoe Loader · 1978Unverified

International Harvester 270A

Name: International Harvester 270A
Brand: International Harvester

International Harvester 270A — Backhoe loader tractor · 77 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 270A is a backhoe loader with a rated engine power of 77 hp, placing it in the mid-range of its class. Produced from 1978 to 1982, this model features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with a hydrostatic transmission and two-wheel drive. The operating weight of the International Harvester 270A ranges from 13925 to 14070 pounds. It is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

77 hp

Weight

13925 to 14070 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

65 rows

Recorded power

77 hp

Transmissions

6-speed torque converter

Production years

1978-1982

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference

Backhoe loader tractorReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Four-post ROPS canopy.Reference

Engine

International Harvester 4.4L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine57.4 kWReference

International Harvester D-268Reference

NATURAL dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke100 x 140 mmReference

Power57.4 kWReference

Rated RPM2400Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity9.5 LReference

Coolant capacity13.2 LReference

Transmission

6-speed torque converterReference

Gear Shipping6316 kgReference

Typetorque converterReference

Gears6 forward and 3 reverseReference

Partially-synchronized transmission with torque converter.Reference

TransmissionhydrostaticReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Capacities

Fuel90.8 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system70.0 LReference

Capacity70.0 LReference

Pressure168.9 barReference

Hydro Pump flow124.9 lpmReference

Gear Pump flow128.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase208 cmReference

Weight13925 to 14070 poundsReference

Front tire11L-16Reference

Rear tire18.4-24Reference

Industrial front11L-16Reference

Industrial rear18.4-24Reference

Length481 cmReference

Width210 cmReference

Height (ROPS)276 cmReference

Height (backhoe)393 cmReference

Front tread157 cmReference

Rear tread163 cmReference

Hydro Shipping6382 kgReference

Max front axle6123 kgReference

Max rear axle6350 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth482 cmReference

Dump angle119 cmReference

270A Serial Numbers

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

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

International Backhoe

Backhoe typeInternational BackhoeReference

Transport height393 cmReference

Bucket width60 cmReference

Digging depth482 cmReference

Reach from pivot579 cmReference

Loading height350 cmReference

Bucket Rotation179°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force4659 kgReference

Dipperstick force2849 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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