International Harvester 15-30
The International Harvester 15-30 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 692.7 ci 11.4 L engine. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 8990 lbs 4077 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
29 gal
109.8 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
8990 lbs
4077 kg
Overview
![]() | 1917 - 1921
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Factories | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
Chicago, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 6,024 |
International Harvester 15-30 Engine | |
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International Harvester 11.4L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 29 gal
109.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
International Harvester 15-30 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 15-30 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp
11.2 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 25.9 hp
19.3 kW |
Belt (tested) | 36.9 hp
27.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. Four-post canopy available. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 8990 lbs
4077 kg |
Front tire | 40x7 |
Rear tire | 66x14 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 692.7 ci / 11.4 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal valve-in-head |
Displacement | 692.7 ci
11.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.25x8.00 inches
133 x 203 mm |
Rated RPM | 575 |
Coolant capacity | 160 qts
151.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 15-30 Tires | |
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Ag front | 40x7 steel |
Ag rear | 66x14 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 140.5 inches
356 cm |
Width | 85 inches
215 cm |
Height | 118 inches
299 cm |
Weight | 8990 lbs
4077 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 24 | |
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Kerosene 2WD
June 14 - 19, 1920
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 24 file | |
Belt power (max) | 36.9 hp
27.5 kW |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 25.9 hp
19.3 kW |
Max pull | 4990 lbs
2263 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 15-30.
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 15-30 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 15-30.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
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