international harvester 300
 | 1955 - 1956
Utility tractor | 1955 - 1956 | Utility tractor |
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1955 - 1956 | |||
Utility tractor | |||
1955 - 1956 | |
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Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Utility tractor | |
Total built | 59,928 (total) |
| 30,851 (IH) |
| 29,077 (Farmall) |
Original price was $2,900 in 1956 | |
The 3 millionth International Harvester built tractor was an IH 300 utility, serial number 501, on April 5, 1955. | |
Variants | |
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Farmall 300 | row-crop tractor |
International Harvester 300 Engines | |
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International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas | |
Engine details ...  |
International Harvester 300 Transmissions | |
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5-speed sliding gear | |
10-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
International Harvester 300 Power | |
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Plows | 3-bottom |
Drawbar (tested) | 38.32 hp
28.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 42.68 hp
31.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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International Harvester 300 photos...  |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 11.25 gal
42.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 3.25 gal
12.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 3.25 gal
12.3 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | IH Fast Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
| independent (with TA) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75 inches
190 cm |
Weight | 4313 lbs
1956 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 10-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
International Harvester 300 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
300 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate attached to the tractor's clutch housing |
300 Serial Numbers | |
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1955 | 501 |
1956 | 20219 |
Final | 33664 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Battery volts | 6 |
| 12 (LP gas) |
References | |
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Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester | |
300 Series Torque Amplifier Service Manual (GSS-1060) | |
New 300 Utility published in 1955, by International Harvester |