International Harvester B-250 Specs ( 1956-1961 )
Overview
The International Harvester B-250 is a versatile utility tractor manufactured in Bradford, England, between 1956 and 1961. It features a 30 hp 2.4L four-cylinder diesel engine paired with a 5-speed gear transmission and disc brakes. Built for efficiency, this open-station tractor provides a Category II/I rear hitch and a 3333-lb operating weight suitable for various farm tasks.
Ideal Applications
General Utility Work:
With its 30 hp diesel engine and 5-speed gear transmission, the B-250 is well-equipped for standard farming operations that require a Type II/I rear hitch.
Row Crop Operations:
The adjustable front tread width (57 to 59.1 inches) and rear tread width (63.8 to 87.8 inches) allow for precise configuration when working in different crop layouts.
Small-Scale Farming:
Its 111.8-inch length and 74-inch wheelbase make it a maneuverable two-wheel drive machine for farmers needing a compact diesel tractor with a 10-gallon fuel capacity.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Bradford, England |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 2.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.00 inches (86 x 102 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 10.6 qts (10.0 L) |
| Description | International Harvester BD-144 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 144 ci (2.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 6.3 qts (6.0 L) |
| Power | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1875 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 25.8 qts (24.4 L) |
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 59.1 to 57 inches (150 to 144 cm) |
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| Height (steering wheel) | 59 inches (149 cm) |
| Length | 111.8 inches (283 cm) |
| Rear tread | 63.8 to 87.8 inches (162 to 223 cm) |
| Weight | 3333 lbs (1511 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50x16 |
| Rear tire | 10x28 |
| Weight | 3333 lbs (1511 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.50x16 |
| Ag rear | 10x28 / 11x28 |
B-250 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, on the clutch housing. |
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B-250 Serial Numbers
| 1956 | 501 |
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| 1957 | 3936 |
| 1958 | 16027 |
| 1959 | 23468 |
| 1960 | 26898 |
| 1961 | 29064 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | B-250 Diesel published in 1958, by International Harvester / All-Purpose Power On Wheel published in 1959, by International Harvester |
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Speeds
| Description | With 10x28 rear tires. |
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