International Harvester 745 Specs ( 1980-1989 )
Overview
The International Harvester 745 is a farm tractor manufactured in Neuss, Germany, from 1980 to 1989, available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations. It is equipped with a 3.9L four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 77.8 gross horsepower and features a rear Type II hitch with a 6834-pound lift capacity. The tractor was produced in two primary variants: the 745S with a four-post ROPS and the 745XL which includes a cab with heat.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and PTO Output:
The liquid-cooled D-239 engine generates 185.1 lb-ft of torque at 1600 RPM and is rated for a claimed PTO output of 66.7 horsepower at 2300 engine RPM.
Transmission and Mechanical Drive:
The IH Synchron transmission system provides multiple configurations including an 8-speed gear, 16-speed two-speed power shift, or 16-speed creeper, paired with mechanical rear differential locks and planetary final drives.
Chassis and Weight Specifications:
Operational weights for the series range from 6724 pounds for the 2WD ROPS model to 8422 pounds for the 4WD cab version, with wheelbase measurements spanning between 86.2 and 87.6 inches depending on the drive type.
Production
| Description | Built in Neuss, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 28 gal (106.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.06 inches (98 x 129 mm) |
| Description | International Harvester D-239 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 238.65 ci (3.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9.5 qts (9.0 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Power (gross) | 77.8 hp (58.0 kW) |
| Rated Power (net) | 71.7 hp (53.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 185.1 lb-ft (251.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Engine (gross) | 77.8 hp (58.0 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 71.7 hp (53.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 66.7 hp (49.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range, with two-speed power shift. / Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse / 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission | IH Synchron |
| Type | two-speed power shift / gear / creeper |
| Transmission type | 16-speed two-speed power shift / 8-speed gear / 16-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 16-speed two-speed power shift / 8-speed gear / 16-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post ROPS. Cab with heat on 745 XL. |
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| Description | Power steering |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 7.9 gpm (29.9 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Control | position and lower-link draft control. |
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| Rear lift | 6834 lbs (3099 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 88 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 33 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 52.9 to 71.8 inches (134 to 182 cm) |
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| 2WD Ground clearance | 19.1 inches (48 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 148.4 inches (376 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 87.6 inches (222 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 64.8 to 71.4 inches (164 to 181 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 15.9 inches (40 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 150 inches (381 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 86.2 inches (218 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 105.1 inches (266 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 100 inches (254 cm) |
| Rear tread | 62.2 to 78 inches (157 to 198 cm) |
| Width | 80.3 inches (203 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9R34 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 87.6 inches (222 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 86.2 inches (218 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Weight | 6724 to 8422 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9R34 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 16.9R34 |
International Harvester 745 Weight
| 2WD Cab | 7562 lbs (3430 kg) |
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| 2WD ROPS | 6724 lbs (3050 kg) |
| 4WD Cab | 8422 lbs (3820 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS | 7584 lbs (3440 kg) |
References
| Description | Tracteurs 743 - 745 S - 845 published by International Harvester / Operator's Manual 743 XL - 745 XL - 845 XL (1091846) published in 1981 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9R34 rear tires. / With 16.9R34 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 745S | ROPS |
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| 745XL | Cab |