Backhoe Loader · 1978Unverified
International Harvester 280A
International Harvester 280A — Backhoe loader tractor · 97 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
97 hp
Weight
8096 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Backhoe loader tractorReference
Final drivesoutboard planetaryReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic disc brakesReference
Four-rops ROPS canopy. Cab optional with available air-conditioning.Reference
Engine
International 5.9L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)72.3 kWReference
Engine (net)67.1 kWReference
International D-358Reference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 129 mmReference
Power (net)67.1 kWReference
Power (gross)72.3 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Pre-heatingether injectionReference
Rated RPM2300Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity14.0 LReference
Coolant capacity16.1 LReference
Transmission
3-speed power shiftReference
Typepower shiftReference
Gears3 forward and 2 reverseReference
Full power shift transmission with torque converter.Reference
Capacities
Fuel143.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system117.3 LReference
Capacity117.3 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow102.2 lpmReference
Pump flow166.5 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase229 cmReference
Weight8096 kgReference
Front tire14-17.5Reference
Rear tire18.4x24Reference
Industrial front14-17.5Reference
Industrial rear18.4x24Reference
Industrial front15-19.5Reference
Industrial rear18.4x25Reference
Industrial rear20.5x25Reference
Length754 cmReference
Width219 cmReference
Height (ROPS)277 cmReference
Height (backhoe)371 cmReference
Front tread172 cmReference
Rear tread172 cmReference
8096 kgReference
Max front axle9979 kgReference
Max rear axle8210 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth495 cmReference
Dump angle124 cmReference
280A Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on top of the right-side frame rail next to the engine.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps60Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
International Backhoe
Backhoe typeInternational BackhoeReference
Transport height371 cmReference
Bucket width76 cmReference
Digging depth495 cmReference
Reach from pivot607 cmReference
Loading height325 cmReference
Bucket Rotation171°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force5694 kgReference
Dipperstick force3219 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.