International Harvester 1046
The International Harvester 1046 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 358 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 108.5 hp / 80.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 7 reverse. Operating weight: 8929 to 9700 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 108.5 hp / 80.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
29.1 gal
110.1 L
Transmission
16 forward and 7 reverse
Operating Weight
8929 to 9700 pounds
Overview
 | 1971 - 1978
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Neuss, Germany | |
International Harvester 1046 Engine | |
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International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 29.1 gal
110.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
International Harvester 1046 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 108.5 hp
80.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 93.9 hp
70.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering |
Hydraulics | |
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Pump flow | 10 gpm
37.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 6615 lbs
3000 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Weight | 8929 to 9700 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50x20 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4/15x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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1046 published in 1973, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 358 ci / 5.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D-358 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 358 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.0625 inches
98 x 129 mm |
Power (gross) | 108.5 hp
80.9 kW |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 14.8 qts
14.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 28.5 qts
27.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed | |
16-speed |
Transmission — 12 forward and 5 reverse
Gears | 12 forward and 5 reverse |
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Transmission — 16 forward and 7 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 7 reverse |
Dimensions
International Harvester 1046 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50x20. Rear: 18.4/15x38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.25/13x24. Rear: 18.4/15x38 |
2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7.50x18. Rear: 18.4/15x34 |
4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 11.2/10x28. Rear: 18.4/15x38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Length | 154.7 inches
392 cm |
Width | 81.9 inches
208 cm |
Height (hood) | 59.8 inches
151 cm |
2WD Weight | 8929 lbs
4050 kg |
4WD Weight | 9700 lbs
4399 kg |
Ground clearance | 15.4 inches
39 cm |
Front tread | 59.5 to 71.7 inches
151 to 182 cm |
Rear tread | 63.8 to 83.5 inches
162 to 212 cm |
Photos
1971 International 1046.
1971 International 1046.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for International Harvester 1046 based on its 108.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 1046.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.2 hrs
Approximately 5.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (29.1 gal / 110.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.6 gal/hr (21.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
International Harvester 1046 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 1046.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)108.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)80.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)110 PS
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