International Harvester 423
The International Harvester 423 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 154.8 ci 2.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 38 hp / 28.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 40 hp / 29.8 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 4443 lbs 2015 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 38 hp / 28.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 40 hp / 29.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
15.9 gal
60.2 L
Transmission
12 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
4443 lbs
2015 kg
Overview
![]() | 1966 - 1975
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Neuss, Germany | |
International Harvester 423 Engine | |
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International Harvester 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 423 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Engine (net) | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 15.9 gal
60.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 3.4 gal
12.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 3.4 gal
12.9 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 3880 lbs
1759 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.6 inches
192 cm |
Weight | 4443 lbs
2015 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4/11-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester* | |
International 423 published in 1967, by International Harvester | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 154.8 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D-155 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 154.8 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.87x4.37 inches
98 x 111 mm |
Power (net) | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Power (gross) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 1900 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6.9 qts
6.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 13.7 qts
13.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed gear | |
12-speed creeper |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 36.5 qts
34.5 L |
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Transmission | |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Dimensions
International Harvester 423 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4/11-28 |
Ag front | 5.50-16 |
7.50-16 | |
Ag rear | 9-32 |
12-28 | |
9-36 | |
11-32 | |
11-36 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.6 inches
192 cm |
Length | 121.6 inches
308 cm |
Width | 64 inches
162 cm |
Height | 61 inches
154 cm |
Weight | 4443 lbs
2015 kg |
Ground clearance | 15 inches
38 cm |
Front tread | 48 to 73.2 inches
121 to 185 cm |
Rear tread | 50.4 to 74 inches
128 to 187 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 423.
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 423 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 423.
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:Diesel (net): 38 hp / 28.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 40 hp / 29.8 kW
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