International Harvester 784 Specs ( 1977-1984 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Doncaster, England / Original price was $22,300 in 1984 / The International Harvester 784 was available in three configurations: row-crop, utility, and low-profile. The front axle and rear wheel were the primary difference between the three versions of the 784. |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.0L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x5.06 inches (100 x 129 mm) |
| Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 14.4 qts (13.6 L) |
| Description | International Harvester D-246 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 246 ci (4.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 8.8 qts (8.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 58.6 hp (43.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 56.83 hp (42.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 67.4 hp (50.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 67.48 hp (50.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Description | Four synchronized gears in high, low, and reverse ranges. / The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a power shift (clutchless, on the move) from direct drive (DD) to a lower TA speed. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) / 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
| Type | syncromesh / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed syncromesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed syncromesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | ROPS standard, except on low-profile. Canopy optional. Cab optional on row-crop. |
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| Description | Power steering / Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 9 gal (34.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 9 gal (34.1 L) |
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| Pump flow | 13 gpm (49.2 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift | 3600 lbs (1632 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 4WD Ground clearance | 18.65 inches (47 cm) |
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| 4WD Length | 148.2 inches (376 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 85.2 inches (216 cm) |
| 4WD Width | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Low-profile Ground clearance | 10.7 inches (27 cm) |
| Low-profile Length | 142 inches (360 cm) |
| Low-profile Wheelbase | 83.75 inches (212 cm) |
| Low-profile Width | 78.5 inches (199 cm) |
| Row-crop Length | 139 inches (353 cm) |
| Row-crop Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
| Row-crop Width | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| Utility19.7 row-crop} Ground clearance | 17.75 inches (45 cm) |
| Utility Length | 142 inches (360 cm) |
| Utility Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Utility Width | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 85.2 inches (216 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Low-profile Wheelbase | 83.75 inches (212 cm) |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Row-crop Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
| Utility Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Weight | 5850 to 7108 pounds |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 (row-crop) |
| Ag rear | 16.9-30 (utility) |
784 Serial Numbers
| 1978 | 501 |
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| 1979 | 1442 |
| 1980 | 2752 |
| 1981 | 5906 |
| 1982 | 8001 |
| 1983 | 8219 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the right side of the frame, above the front axle. |
International Harvester 784 Height
| 4WD Steering wheel | 63 inches (160 cm) |
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| Low-profile Steering wheel | 56.5 inches (143 cm) |
| Row-crop Steering wheel | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Utility Steering wheel | 63 inches (160 cm) |
International Harvester 784 Weight
| 4WD Shipping | 7108 lbs (3224 kg) |
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| Ballasted | 9920 lbs (4499 kg) |
| Low-profile Shipping | 5850 lbs (2653 kg) |
| Row-crop Shipping | 6200 lbs (2812 kg) |
| Utility Shipping | 5950 lbs (2698 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1315
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDMay 24 - June 2, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1315 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour) / 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) / 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 56.83 hp (42.4 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 67.48 hp (50.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 61.28 hp (45.7 kW) |
References
| Description | 1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / Buyer's Guide 1981 published by International Harvester / Buyer's Guide 1982 published by International Harvester / 84 Series Hi-Performers published in 1978, by International Harvester / International Series 84 Utility/Row-Crop Tractors published in 1978, by International Harvester / International Series 84 tractors published in 1982, by International Harvester / International Series 84 Tractors published in 1983, by International Harvester / Agricultural Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1980, by International Harvester |
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Speeds
| Description | With 15.8-38 rear tires. / With 15.8-38 rear tires. |
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