International Harvester 8-16 Specs ( 1917-1922 )
Overview
The International Harvester 8-16 is a 2WD farm tractor produced between 1917 and 1922, with a total production of 33,142 units. It is equipped with a 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine and a three-speed unsynchronized gear transmission. This model features an open operator station and was recorded at a weight of 3,660 lbs with steel ag tires.
Ideal Applications
Tested Belt Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 25, the tractor achieved a maximum belt power of 16.52 hp at a rated speed of 1000 RPM.
Drawbar and Pull Capacity:
This tractor recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 2,588 lbs and a tested maximum drawbar power of 11.00 hp.
Engine and Fuel Configuration:
The unit features a vertical valve-in-head engine with displacement options of 251 ci or 283.7 ci, supported by an 11-gallon kerosene fuel tank and a 1.5-gallon auxiliary tank.
Production
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
|---|---|
| Total built | 33,142 |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) / 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
|---|---|
| Description | International Harvester HC / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical, valve-in-head / International Harvester IC / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical, valve-in-head |
| Displacement | 251 ci (4.1 L) / 283.7 ci (4.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1000 / 1000 |
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl kerosene / International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Aux. fuel | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl kerosene / International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
| Belt (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 16.52 hp (12.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 11.00 hp (8.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 3-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 65 inches (165 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 132 inches (335 cm) |
| Weight | 3660 lbs (1660 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85 inches (215 cm) |
| Width | 54 inches (137 cm) |
| Front tire | 32x4 |
| Rear tire | 40x10 |
| Weight | 3660 lbs (1660 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85 inches (215 cm) |
| Ag front | 32x4 steel |
| Ag rear | 40x10 steel |
8-16 Serial Numbers
| 1917 | VB501 |
|---|---|
| 1918 | VB539 |
| 1919 | VB3701 / HC501 |
| 1920 | HC6024 |
| 1921 | IC501 |
| 1922 | IC9735 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | IC17023 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 25
| Belt power (max) | 16.52 hp (12.3 kW) |
|---|---|
| Description | Kerosene 2-speed 2WDJune 16 - 21, 1920 / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 11.00 hp (8.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,588 lbs (1173 kg) |