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International Harvester 3500A

International Harvester 3500A — Backhoe loader tractor · 53 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 3500A is a backhoe loader with a rated engine power of approximately 53 horsepower, falling within the mid-range of its class. It was produced from 1972 to 1977. The machine is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine coupled to a two-wheel drive and hydrostatic transmission. Its listed operating weight is 6463 kg, 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
53 hp
Weight
6463 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
57 rows
Recorded power
53 hp
Recorded weight
6463 kg
Transmissions
8-speed gear
Production years
1972-1977
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Backhoe loader tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab with heater optionalReference

Engine

International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
International Harvester 3.3L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank90.8 LReference
Engine59.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)17.9 kWReference
International Harvester D-239Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Power59.7 kWReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity13.2 LReference
International Harvester C-200Reference
gasolineReference
Displacement3.3 LReference

Transmission

8-speed gearReference
hydrostaticReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and reverseReference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)39.5 kWReference
Total flow113.9 lpmReference
Steering flow10.2 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase208 cmReference
Weight6463 kgReference
Rear tire17.5L-24Reference
Ag front11L-16Reference
Ag rear16.9-24Reference
Industrial rear17.5L-24Reference
Industrial rear17.5L-28Reference
Industrial rear18.4-24Reference
Length445 cmReference
Width184 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)182 cmReference
Height (ROPS)281 cmReference
Shipping weight6463 kgReference
Ground clearance32 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth44 cmReference

Electrical

Charging amps32Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH172Reference

Backhoe

Backhoe typeBackhoeReference
Digging depth44 cmReference
Reach from pivot52 cmReference
Loading height32 cmReference
Bucket force4771 kgReference

Speeds

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

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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