International Harvester TD-8 82 Series Specs ( 1966-1975 )
Overview
The International Harvester TD-8 82 Series is an agricultural crawler tractor manufactured in Doncaster, England, between 1966 and 1975. It features a 4.6L four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 58 net horsepower and a five-speed gear transmission. The machine is configured with 14-inch tracks and an open operator station, with a total of 2,432 units produced during its ten-year run.
Ideal Applications
Engine Power and Torque:
The 281 cubic inch diesel engine is rated at 62.5 gross horsepower and generates 220 lb-ft of torque at 1,200 RPM.
Crawler Track Configuration:
The unit features a 54-inch gauge with 14-inch wide tracks that provide 1,778 square inches of contact area on the ground.
Transmission and Drive System:
Mechanical specifications include a gear transmission with five forward and one reverse speeds, a 330mm dry disc clutch, and planetary final drives.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Doncaster, England |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Total built | 2432 |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 30.6 gal (115.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.125x5.25 inches (105 x 133 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 25.8 qts (24.4 L) |
| Description | International Harvester BD-281 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 281 ci (4.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9.6 qts (9.1 L) |
| Power (gross) | 62.5 hp (46.6 kW) |
| Power (net) | 58 hp (43.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft (298.3 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Belt (claimed) | 55.6 hp (41.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 52.1 hp (38.9 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 62.5 hp (46.6 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 58 hp (43.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 330mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 14.4 qts (13.6 L) |
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station |
|---|---|
| Drive | crawler |
| Final drives | planetary |
Electrical
| Charging system | generator |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Gauge | 54 inches (137 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 8.6 inches (21 cm) |
| Height | 67.5 inches (171 cm) |
| Length | 115.8 inches (294 cm) |
| Operating weight | 11500 lbs (5216 kg) |
| Width | 68 inches (172 cm) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 14-inch tracks |
|---|---|
| Weight | 11500 lbs (5216 kg) |
International Harvester TD-8 Tracks
| Area on ground | 1778 in² (1.1 m²) |
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| Length on ground | 63.5 inches (161 cm) |
| Width | 14 inches (35 cm) |
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* / Farm Crawlers published by International Harvester / TD-8 (82 Series) Diesel Crawler Tractor published by International Harvester / *Publication contains known errors. |
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TD-8 Serial Numbers
| 1966 | 3794 |
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| 1967 | 4127 |
| 1968 | 4404 |
| 1969 | 4752 |
| 1970 | 5011 |
| 1971 | 5290 |
| 1972 | 5386 |
| 1973 | 5540 |
| 1974 | 5850 |
| 1975 | 6130 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 6226 |