International Harvester HG Specs ( 1943-1944 )
Overview
The International Harvester HG is a 2.0L wood gas powered farm tractor produced between 1943 and 1944 in Neuss, Germany. This 20 hp model features a four-cylinder engine and was manufactured in a limited production run of 133 units during its two-year availability.
Ideal Applications
Engine Configuration:
Equipped with a 124.7 cubic inch EG35 wood gas engine featuring a 3.15x4.00 inch bore and stroke and an 8.4:1 compression ratio.
Transmission and Drive:
Features a four-speed gear transmission providing 4 forward and 1 reverse speeds on the HG rubber-tired variant, though only three forward gears were available on the steel-wheeled HS model.
Chassis and Dimensions:
Built with a 78.4-inch wheelbase and a width of 78.7 inches, utilizing 6.00x16 front tires and 9.00x40 rear tires for a total height of 74.8 inches.
Production
| Description | Built in Neuss, Germany |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Total built | 133 |
Engine
| Engine type | 2.0L 4-cyl wood gas |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.15x4.00 inches (80 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 8.4:1 |
| Description | EG35 / wood gas / 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 124.7 ci (2.0 L) |
| Power | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1650 |
Transmission
| Description | When equipped with steel wheels (model HS) only three forward gears were available. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 550 (1.375) |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 74.8 inches (189 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 137.8 inches (350 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 78.4 inches (199 cm) |
| Width | 78.7 inches (199 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00x16 |
| Rear tire | 9.00x40 |
| Wheelbase | 78.4 inches (199 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00x16 / 54x6 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 9.00x40 |
Speeds
| Description | With 9.00x40 rear tires. |
|---|
Variants
| HG | rubber tires |
|---|---|
| HS | steel wheels |