Overview
The CaseIH 743 XL is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Neuss, Germany, from 1985 to 1989. It is powered by a 3.9L four-cylinder International Harvester diesel engine rated at 67 horsepower and is available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Specifications:
The liquid-cooled D-239 diesel engine produces 173.3 lb-ft of torque at 1600 RPM and operates at a rated 2300 RPM with a 12-volt electric starter.
Transmission and Mechanical Layout:
This model features the IH-Total-synchron transmission in either 8-speed or 16-speed configurations, paired with hydrostatic power steering and wet disc brakes.
Hitch and Hydraulic Capabilities:
The rear Type II hitch utilizes lower link draft sensing to provide 6,947 pounds of lift capacity, supported by a hydraulic system with 2,538 psi of pressure and 8.7 gpm of pump flow.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Neuss, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.06 inches (98 x 129 mm) |
| Description | International Harvester D-239 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 239 ci (3.9 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 9.5 qts (9.0 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Power | 67 hp (50.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 173.3 lb-ft (235.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
Transmission
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse / 8 forward and 4 reverse |
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| Transmission | IH-Total-synchron |
| Transmission type | 16-speed / 8-speed |
| Transmission type | 16-speed / 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with heat. |
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| Description | Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2538 psi (175.0 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 8.7 gpm (32.9 lpm) |
| Valves | up to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | lower link draft sensing |
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| Rear lift | 6947 lbs (3151 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9R30 (2WD) |
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| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 18 inches (45 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 153.2 inches (389 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 7628 lbs (3460 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 94.1 inches (239 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 14.8 inches (37 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 156.3 inches (397 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 8289 lbs (3759 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 92.5 inches (234 cm) |
| Front tread | 52.9 to 73.1 inches (2WD) (134 to 185 cm) / 62.1 to 71.2 inches (4WD) (157 to 180 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 104.3 inches (264 cm) |
| Rear tread | 58 to 77.7 inches (147 to 197 cm) |
| Width | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 94.1 inches (239 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 92.5 inches (234 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9R30 (2WD) |
| Weight | 7628 to 8289 pounds |
Speeds
| Description | With 16.9R30 rear tires. |
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