International Harvester B-614 Specs ( 1963-1968 )
Overview
The International Harvester B-614 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced in Doncaster, England, between 1963 and 1968, with a total production of 3,947 units. It features a 4.6L four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 62.5 hp and an 8-speed gear transmission with eight forward and two reverse gears. The tractor is equipped with an open operator station, manual steering, and a Category II rear hitch with a 3700-lb lift capacity.
Ideal Applications
Rear Lift Performance:
The B-614 is configured with a Category II rear hitch capable of lifting 3700 lbs at the ends.
Engine and PTO Output:
The 281 ci diesel engine is rated at 62.5 hp with a claimed PTO output of 55 hp and a drawbar rating of 52 hp.
Mechanical and Electrical Configuration:
This model utilizes an 8-speed gear transmission, manual steering, and a 12V electrical starting system powered by two 6V batteries.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Doncaster, England |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Total built | 3,947 |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.135x5.25 inches (105 x 133 mm) |
| Description | International Harvester BD-281 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 281 ci (4.6 L) |
| Power | 62.5 hp (46.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 225 lb-ft (305.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 20.4 gal (77.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 4.2 gal (15.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.2 gal (15.9 L) |
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| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 7.2 gpm (27.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3700 lbs (1678 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1150 |
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| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging system | generator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 51.75 to 61 inches (131 to 154 cm) / 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 16.75 inches (42 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Length | 139 inches (353 cm) |
| Operating weight | 6188 lbs (2806 kg) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 72 inches (132 to 182 cm) / 52 to 88 inches (132 to 223 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 12-38 |
| Weight | 6188 lbs (2806 kg) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 / 6-16 |
| Ag rear | 12-38 / 11-38 |
B-614 Serial Numbers
| 1963 | 501 |
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| 1964 | 508 |
| 1965 | 981 |
| 1966 | 2191 |
| 1967 | 3017 |
| 1968 | 3964 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | International 1917-1961 Vintage Tractor Special by Allen Condie* / The Roar of Dust and Diesel - A Story of International Harvester Doncaster by Mike Teanby / World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester* / McCormick B-614 Tractor published in 1965, by International Harvester / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Speeds
| Description | With 12.00-38 rear tires. |
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