international harvester 300

1955 - 1956

Utility tractor

Utility tractor

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.

Farmall 300

row-crop tractor

International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline

International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas

5-speed sliding gear

10-speed two-speed power shift

Plows

3-bottom

Drawbar (tested)

38.32 hp 28.6 kW

Belt (tested)

42.68 hp 31.8 kW

Two-wheel drive

Differential mechanical disc brakes

Open operator station.

Fuel

11.25 gal 42.6 L

Hydraulic system

3.25 gal 12.3 L

Capacity

3.25 gal 12.3 L

Type

IH Fast Hitch

Rear PTO

transmission

 

independent (with TA)

Rear PTO Type

540

Wheelbase

75 inches 190 cm

Weight

4313 lbs 1956 kg

Front tire

5.50-16

Rear tire

10-28

front-end loader

Serial number plate attached to the tractor's clutch housing

1955

501

1956

20219

Final

33664

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Ground

positive

Battery volts

6

 

12 (LP gas)

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