International Harvester 4300 Specs ( 1961-1965 )

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Production

Description Built in Libertyville, Illinois, USA / Original price was $12,000 in 1970
Distributor International Harvester
Drive type Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer Hough
Total built 44

Engine

Engine type International Harvester 13.4L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dry with paper element
Bore/Stroke 5.375x6.00 inches (137 x 152 mm)
Compression 15.5:1
Coolant capacity 69 qts (65.3 L)
Description International Harvester DT-817 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 817 ci (13.4 L)
Oil capacity 34 qts (32.2 L)
Power 300 hp (223.7 kW)
Rated RPM 2100
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (claimed) 180 hp (134.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 203.32 hp (151.6 kW)
Plows 10

Transmission

Gears 6 forward and 1 reverse / 8 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission type 6-speed / 8-speed
Transmission type 6-speed / 8-speed

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station. Cab optional with available air-conditioning.
Description Air brakes brakes
Drive 4x4 4WD
Steering hydraulic powered two- or four-wheel steering

Capacity

Fuel 168 gal (635.9 L)
Steering 60 qts (56.8 L)

Hydraulics

Pump flow 40 gpm (151.4 lpm)
Steering cap. 60 qts (56.8 L)
Steering flow 40 gpm (151.4 lpm)
Valves 3

Electrical

Batteries 4
Battery volts 6
Charging amps 50
Charging system alternator

Dimensions & Tires

Ground clearance 19 inches (48 cm)
Length 257 inches (652 cm)
Operating weight 29,815 lbs (13524 kg)
Wheelbase 120 inches (304 cm)
Width 111.5 inches (283 cm)
Front tire 23.1-26
Rear tire 23.1-26
Weight 29,815 lbs (13524 kg)
Wheelbase 120 inches (304 cm)
Ag front 23.1-26 / 23.5-25
Ag rear 23.1-26 / 23.5-25

4300 Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate below steering column

4300 Serial Numbers

1961 87AH1001
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Final 87AH1045

International Harvester 4300 Height

Cab 129 inches (327 cm)
Exhaust 142.5 inches (361 cm)
Steering wheel 106.5 inches (270 cm)

Links

Description Rare & Restored: Farm Collector article on a surviving 4300

Nebraska Tractor Test 815

Description Diesel 8-speed 4WDApril 30 - May 14, 1962Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 815 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Fuel use 14.8 gal/hour (56.0 l/hour)
Max power 203.32 hp (151.6 kW)
Max pull 22,798 lbs (10341 kg)

References

Description International 4300 published in 1963, by International Harvester