International Harvester 300 Specs ( 1955-1956 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $2,900 in 1956 / The 3 millionth International Harvester built tractor was an IH 300 utility, serial number 501, on April 5, 1955. |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Total built | 59,928 (total) |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.5625x4.25 inches (90 x 108 mm) / 3.5625x4.25 inches (90 x 108 mm) |
| Compression | 6.6:1 / 8.75:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 16 qts (15.1 L) |
| Description | International Harvester C169 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / International Harvester C169 / LP gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 169 ci (2.8 L) / 169 ci (2.8 L) |
| Idle RPM | 900-2000 |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 / 1750 |
| Starter volts | 6 / 12 |
| Engine type | International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Engine type | International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Belt (tested) | 42.68 hp (31.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 38.32 hp (28.6 kW) |
| Plows | 3-bottom |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse / 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Transmission | International Harvestor Torque Amplifier |
| Type | sliding gear / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 5-speed sliding gear / 10-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 5-speed sliding gear / 10-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Differential mechanical disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 11.25 gal (42.6 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 3.25 gal (12.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 3.25 gal (12.3 L) |
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Hitch
| Type | IH Fast Hitch |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 6603 lbs (2995 kg) |
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| Ground clearance | 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 59 inches (149 cm) |
| Length | 119 inches (302 cm) |
| Operating weight | 4313 lbs (1956 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| Width | 65.25 inches*Minimum width. (165 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 10-28 |
| Weight | 4313 lbs (1956 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.50-16 / 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 10-28 / 12-24 |
300 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate attached to the tractor's clutch housing |
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300 Serial Numbers
| 1955 | 501 |
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| 1956 | 20219 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 33664 |
International Harvester 300 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 539
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 41.26 hp (30.8 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 2WD Torque AmplifierMay 5 - 10, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 539 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 37.36 hp (27.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 4,379 lbs (1986 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 574
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 42.68 hp (31.8 kW) |
| Description | LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WDMay 16 - June 1, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 574 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 1 used for power test. |
| Max power | 38.32 hp (28.6 kW) |
References
| Description | Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester / 300 Series Torque Amplifier Service Manual (GSS-1060) / New 300 Utility published in 1955, by International Harvester |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 539: gasoline 2WD Torque Amplifier / NTTL 574: LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD |
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Variants
| Farmall 300 | row-crop tractor |
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