International Harvester 284
The International Harvester 284 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 99 ci 1.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 28 hp / 20.9 kW; Gasoline (listed): 1.07 hp / 0.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 30 hp / 22.4 kW. Transmission: sliding gear. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 2050 to 2740 pounds.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 28 hp / 20.9 kW; Gasoline (listed): 1.07 hp / 0.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 30 hp / 22.4 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
8.7 gal
32.9 L
Transmission
sliding gear
Operating Weight
2050 to 2740 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1976 - 1984
84 SeriesCompact Utility tractorKomatsu built
84 Series
Compact Utility tractor
Komatsu built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | International Harvester |
Manufacturer | Komatsu |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price was $5,000 in 1984 | |
International Harvester 284 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 284 Power | |
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Engine | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 21 hp
15.7 kW |
Diesel PTO (claimed) | 27.4 hp
20.4 kW |
Gasoline PTO (claimed) | 25.8 hp
19.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 21.98 hp
16.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 27.47 hp
20.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD *Optional after 1982. Available only with the diesel engine. | |
Manual steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS with canopy. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 8.7 gal
32.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 3.4 gal
12.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 3.4 gal
12.9 L |
Pressure | 1920 psi
132.4 bar |
Total flow | 6 gpm
22.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2000 lbs
907 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 68.6 inches
174 cm |
Weight | 2050 to 2740 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
2WD Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Gas Charging amps | 35 |
Diesel Charging amps | 20 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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1985 Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published by CaseIH | |
A Complete Reference to International Power Lawn Products published in 1977, by International Harvester | |
1978 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Buyer's Guide 1981 published by International Harvester | |
Buyer's Guide 1982 published by International Harvester | |
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Engine
Engine options | |
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Mazda 1.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Nissan 1.6L 3-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 71.3 ci / 1.2 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Mazda M4-71G |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 71.3 ci
1.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.756x2.992 inches
70 x 76 mm |
Power | 28 hp
20.9 kW |
Compression | 8.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Torque | 58 lb-ft
78.6 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 1.07 hp
0.8 kW |
Oil capacity | 3.2 qts
3.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 5.2 qts
4.9 L |
Engine Detail — 99 ci / 1.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Nissan |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Diesel engine available in 1981 | |
Displacement | 99 ci
1.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.27x3.94 inches
83 x 100 mm |
Power | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Torque | 65 lb-ft
88.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 5.2 qts
4.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 7.2 qts
6.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — sliding gear
Transmission | sliding gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 13.6 qts
12.9 L |
Four gears plus reverse with high and low ranges. | |
With 11.2/10-24 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 284 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24 |
Lawn/turf front | 20x8.00-10 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 68.6 inches
174 cm |
Length | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
118.7 inches*With 3-point
301 cm | |
Width | 55.5 inches
140 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 55.9 inches
141 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 72.2 inches
183 cm |
Ground clearance | 13.8 inches (center)
35 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 16.9 inches
42 cm |
International Harvester 284 Weight | |
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Gas Shipping | 2050 lbs
929 kg |
Diesel Shipping | 2270 lbs
1029 kg |
4WD Shipping | 2,657 lbs
1205 kg |
Gas Operating | 2430 lbs
1102 kg |
Diesel Operating | 2740 lbs
1242 kg |
Ballasted | 3600 lbs
1632 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 1277: gasoline 8-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 1387: diesel 8-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1277 | |
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Gasoline 8-speed 2WD
May 18 - 24, 1978
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1277 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 25.75 hp
19.2 kW |
Fuel use | 2.2 gal/hour
8.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 24.33 hp
18.1 kW |
Fuel use | 2.1 gal/hour
7.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 20.14 hp
15.0 kW |
Fuel use | 2.1 gal/hour
7.9 l/hour |
Max pull | 2,561 lbs
1161 kg |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1387 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
April 30 - May 12, 1981
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1387 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 27.47 hp
20.5 kW |
Fuel use | 2.0 gal/hour
7.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 23.92 hp
17.8 kW |
Fuel use | 1.7 gal/hour
6.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 21.98 hp
16.4 kW |
Fuel use | 2.0 gal/hour
7.6 l/hour |
Max pull | 2,523 lbs
1144 kg |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 284.
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 284 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 284.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Gasoline (listed): 28 hp / 20.9 kW; Gasoline (listed): 1.07 hp / 0.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 30 hp / 22.4 kW
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