International Harvester Type A 12HP Specs ( 1908-1911 )
Overview
The International Harvester Type A 12HP is a substantial 9,000-pound standard-tread farm tractor manufactured in Upper Sandusky, Ohio between 1908 and 1911. It is powered by a large 8.7L single-cylinder gasoline engine designed to provide 12 belt horsepower and pull two plows.
Ideal Applications
Tillage and Plowing:
With a 2-plow rating and a heavy 9,000-pound operating weight, this tractor is built to handle primary soil preparation tasks.
Stationary Belt Power:
The 1-cylinder engine provides 12 claimed belt horsepower at 300 to 350 RPM, making it suitable for driving belt-operated farm machinery.
Heavy Draft Work:
Utilizing 56x16 steel rear tires and a manual 1-speed gear transmission, this machine is designed for high-traction, low-speed agricultural applications.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, USA |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 8.7L 1-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 25 gal (94.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 7.50x12.00 inches (190 x 305 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 232 qts (219.6 L) |
| Description | International Harvester / gasoline / 1-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 530 ci (8.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 300:350 |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Plows | 2 |
Transmission
| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
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| Transmission type | 1-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Manual steering / Open station with steel canopy. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 9000 lbs (4082 kg) |
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| Width | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Rear tire | 56x16 |
| Weight | 9000 lbs (4082 kg) |
| Ag rear | 56x16 (steel) |
References
| Description | International Gasoline Tractors published in 1909, by International Harvester |
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