International Harvester 4300 Specs ( 1961-1965 )
Overview
The International Harvester 4300 is a 4WD farm tractor manufactured by Hough in Libertyville, Illinois, between 1961 and 1965 with a total production of 44 units. It is equipped with a 13.4L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 300 hp and an operating weight of 29,815 lbs. This model features either a 6-speed or 8-speed transmission and was tested at Nebraska in 1962.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 815, the tractor produced a maximum drawbar power of 203.32 hp and a maximum pull of 22,798 lbs with a recorded fuel consumption of 14.8 gallons per hour.
Powertrain and Steering Configuration:
The mechanical system utilizes a 13.4L liquid-cooled engine and provides hydraulic powered steering with both two- and four-wheel steering capabilities.
Operational Scale and Capacity:
This tractor is configured with a 120-inch wheelbase and 257-inch total length, featuring a 168-gallon fuel capacity and a cooling system capacity of 69 quarts.
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 |
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| 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. |
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| Description | Air brakes brakes |
| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Steering | hydraulic powered two- or four-wheel steering |
Capacity
| Fuel | 168 gal (635.9 L) |
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| Steering | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 40 gpm (151.4 lpm) |
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| 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 |
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4300 Serial Numbers
| 1961 | 87AH1001 |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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