International Harvester 1466
The International Harvester 1466 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 436 ci 7.1 L engine. The listed engine power is 145.77 hp 108.7 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 13480 lbs 6114 kg.
Overview
![]() | 1971 - 1976
66 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
66 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 25,264 |
Original price was $23,600 in 1976 | |
International Harvester 1466 Engine | |
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International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 1466 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 133 hp
99.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 123.20 hp
91.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 145.77 hp
108.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Power steering | |
Independent hydrostatic dry disc brakes | |
Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 42 gal
159.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 22 gal
83.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 22 gal
83.3 L |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Valves | 1 |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Total flow | 21 gpm
79.5 lpm |
Steering flow | 9 gpm
34.1 lpm |
Steering press. | 1550 psi
106.9 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/II OptOptional |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 5600 lbs
2540 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Weight | 13480 lbs
6114 kg |
Front tire | 11L-15 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging amps | 32 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery AH | 172 |
References | |
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766, 966, 1066 and 1466 Tractors published in 1972, by International Harvester | |
766, 966, 1066 and 1466 Tractors published in 1973, by International Harvester | |
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1971, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 436 ci / 7.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester DT-436 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 436 ci
7.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.30x5.00 inches
109 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
Rated RPM | 2400 (early) |
2600 (late) | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 18 qts
17.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 27 qts
25.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed gear | |
16-speed two-speed power shift |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 88 qts
83.3 L |
Four gears each in high, low, and reverse ranges. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Torque Amplifier
Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Oil capacity | 88 qts
83.3 L |
The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a power shift in all gears and ranges from direct drive (DD) to a lower TA speed. Without clutching the TA lever is pulled to the rear to engage. The transmission is returned to direct drive by pushing the TA lever forward. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 1466 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11L-15 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Length | 168 inches
426 cm |
Width | 98 inches
248 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 111 inches
281 cm |
Operating weight | 13480 lbs*With cab
6114 kg |
Ballasted weight | 16660 lbs
7556 kg |
Clearance (drawbar) | 16 inches
40 cm |
Bar rear axle | 3.5 inch diameter
88 mm |
Front tread | 52 to 82 inches
132 to 208 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 1080: 2400rpm diesel TA 2WD | |
NTTL 1125: 2600rpm diesel TA 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1080 | |
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2400rpm diesel TA 2WD
October 2 - 19, 1971
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1080 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 133.4 hp
99.5 kW |
Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 125.17 hp
93.3 kW |
Fuel use | 7.4 gal/hour
28.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 115.74 hp
86.3 kW |
Fuel use | 8.3 gal/hour
31.4 l/hour |
Gear 1-Hi-TA used for power test. | |
Max pull | 13,165 lbs
5971 kg |
Gear 3-Lo-TA used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1125 | |
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2600rpm diesel TA 2WD
April 17 - 27, 1973
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1125 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 145.77 hp
108.7 kW |
Fuel use | 9.6 gal/hour
36.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 145.85 hp
108.8 kW |
Fuel use | 8.6 gal/hour
32.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 123.20 hp
91.9 kW |
Fuel use | 9.5 gal/hour
36.0 l/hour |
Gear 1-Hi-TA used for power test. | |
Max pull | 13,673 lbs
6202 kg |
Gear 3-Lo-TA used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for International Harvester 1466 based on its 145.77 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
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. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 1466.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.5 hrs
Approximately 5.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (42 gal / 159 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
International Harvester 1466 Specification Unit Converter
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