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Backhoe Loader · 1978Unverified

International Harvester 280A

Name: International Harvester 280A
Brand: International Harvester

International Harvester 280A — Backhoe loader tractor · 97 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 280A is a backhoe loader rated at roughly 97 hp, which puts it at the powerful end of its class. It ran in production from 1978 to 1982. Under the hood is a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a powershift transmission. It has a listed operating weight of 8096 kg, and it suits operations of 200–800 ac. Detailed specifications in both UK and US units follow below.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

71 rows

Recorded power

97 hp

Recorded weight

8096 kg

Transmissions

3-speed power shift

Production years

1978-1982

Verified variants

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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.

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