International Harvester 806 Specs ( 1963-1967 )
Overview
The International Harvester 806 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced between 1963 and 1967, with a total production of 8,052 units. It features multiple engine options including diesel, gasoline, and LP gas variants, and is equipped with either an 8-speed unsynchronized or a 16-speed partial power shift Torque Amplifier transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance and Output:
The diesel variant utilizes an International Harvester D-361 5.9L 6-cylinder engine with a claimed PTO output of 94.93 hp and a claimed drawbar rating of 86.6 hp.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
Available in a 4x2 2WD configuration, the tractor offers a Torque Amplifier system providing a clutchless shift to lower speeds, resulting in 16 forward and 8 reverse gears.
Physical Dimensions and Capacity:
The unit features a 91-inch wheelbase, shipping weights starting at 8,460 lbs, and a hydraulic system capacity of 17 gallons with a total flow of 24 gpm.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Original price | $6,800 (1967) |
| Total built | 8,052 |
Engine
| Air cleaner | dual dry |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.125x4.50 inches (105 x 114 mm) / 3.8125x4.39 inches (97 x 112 mm) / 3.8125x4.39 inches (97 x 112 mm) |
| Compression | 7.7:1 / 8.71:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 24 qts (22.7 L) |
| Description | International Harvester D-361 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Interntional Harvester C301 / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / International Harvester / LP gas / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 361 ci (5.9 L) / 301 ci (4.9 L) / 301 ci (4.9 L) |
| Idle RPM | 900-2400 |
| Rated RPM | 2400 / 2400 / 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl diesel / Interntional Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas |
| Engine type | International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl diesel / Interntional Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 86.6 hp (64.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 94.93 hp (70.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in low, high, and reverse ranges. / As two-range Torque Amplifer (TA) to the basic transmission. Pulling back on the left-hand TA lever provides a clutchless shift to a lower speed for each gear. Pushing the lever forward return to direct-drive mode. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
| Type | unsynchronized / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed unsynchronized / 16-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed unsynchronized / 16-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station |
|---|---|
| Description | Hydraulic dry disc brakes |
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 42 gal (159.0 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 12 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 9 gpm (34.1 lpm) |
| Total flow | 24 gpm (90.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|---|
| Type | IH Fast Hitch |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 (diesel) |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 170 (diesel) |
| Battery volts | 6 (diesel) |
| Charging amps | 25 |
| Charging system | generator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 53 inches (fixed) (134 cm) / 56/69/80 inches (adjustable) (142/175/203 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (steering wheel) | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Length | 153 inches (388 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 84 inches (152 to 213 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 8,460 lbs (gas) (3837 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 91 inches (231 cm) |
| Width | 106 inches (269 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-20 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 8460 to 9220 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 91 inches (231 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-20 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 / 23.1-34 |
806 Serial Numbers
| 1963 | 501 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 1403 |
| 1965 | 3758 |
| 1966 | 5917 |
| 1967 | 7409 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | 706-806 Tractors published by International Harvester |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-38 rear tires. / With 16.9-38 rear tires. |
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Variants
| Farmall 806 | row-crop |
|---|---|
| IH 806 | standard-tread |