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International Harvester 485

International Harvester 485 — 85 Series · 54 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 485 is a tractor with a rated output of 54 horsepower, classified as one of the more compact options in its category. Manufactured from 1981 to 1985, this model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a powershift transmission driving through two-wheel drive. The listed weight of the International Harvester 485 is 2550 kg, and it is designed for tasks requiring approximately up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power
54 hp
Weight
2550 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
50 rows
Recorded power
54 hp
Recorded weight
2550 kg
Transmissions
8-speed synchromesh
Production years
1981-1985
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Doncaster, EnglandReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Economy cab standard.Reference

Engine

International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank112.0 LReference
Engine (gross)40.0 kWReference
Engine (net)38.8 kWReference
International Harvester D-179Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 129 mmReference
Power (net)38.8 kWReference
Power (gross)40.0 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Rated RPM2180Reference
Torque190.4 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference

Transmission

8-speed synchromeshReference
16-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TypesynchromeshReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range.Reference
TransmissionTorque AmplifierReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)34.7 kWReference
Pump flow46.9 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift1680 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase215 cmReference
Weight2550 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire12.4-36Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear12.4-36Reference
Height251 cmReference

485 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate on right front of tractor frame, above the front axle.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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