International Harvester 4300
The International Harvester 4300 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 817 ci 13.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 300 hp / 223.7 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 29,815 lbs 13524 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 300 hp / 223.7 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
168 gal
635.9 L
Transmission
8 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
29,815 lbs
13524 kg
Overview
 | 1961 - 1965
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorHough built
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Hough built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | International Harvester |
Manufacturer | Hough |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Libertyville, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 44 |
Original price was $12,000 in 1970 | |
The massive model 4300 tractor was International's entry into the large four-wheel drive market. The tractor was built by Hough (manufacturer of the Pay Loader) and the final design was influenced by a desire to be larger than the John Deere 8010. Unfortunately for International, the 4300 was "too big, too soon" and production was limited. | |
International Harvester 4300 Engine | |
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International Harvester 13.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
International Harvester 4300 Power | |
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Engine | 300 hp
223.7 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 180 hp
134.2 kW |
Plows | 10 |
Drawbar (tested) | 203.32 hp
151.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Steering | hydraulic powered two- or four-wheel steering |
Air brakes brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional with available air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 168 gal
635.9 L |
Steering | 60 qts
56.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Valves | 3 |
Pump flow | 40 gpm
151.4 lpm |
55 gpmOptOptional
208.2 lpm | |
Steering flow | 40 gpm
151.4 lpm |
Steering cap. | 60 qts
56.8 L |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 120 inches
304 cm |
Weight | 29,815 lbs
13524 kg |
Front tire | 23.1-26 |
Rear tire | 23.1-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Links | |
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Rare & Restored: Farm Collector article on a surviving 4300 |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 50 |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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International 4300 published in 1963, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 817 ci / 13.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester DT-817 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 817 ci
13.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.375x6.00 inches
137 x 152 mm |
Power | 300 hp
223.7 kW |
Air cleaner | dry with paper element |
Compression | 15.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 34 qts
32.2 L |
Coolant capacity | 69 qts
65.3 L |
International Harvester 4300 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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6-speed | |
8-speed |
Transmission — 6 forward and 1 reverse
Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
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Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 4300 Tires | |
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Ag front | 23.1-26 |
Ag rear | 23.1-26 |
Ag front | 23.5-25 |
Ag rear | 23.5-25 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 120 inches
304 cm |
Length | 257 inches
652 cm |
Width | 111.5 inches
283 cm |
Operating weight | 29,815 lbs
13524 kg |
Ground clearance | 19 inches
48 cm |
International Harvester 4300 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 106.5 inches
270 cm |
Cab | 129 inches
327 cm |
Exhaust | 142.5 inches
361 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 815 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 4WD
April 30 - May 14, 1962
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 815 file | |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 203.32 hp
151.6 kW |
Fuel use | 14.8 gal/hour
56.0 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 22,798 lbs
10341 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
International 4300
International 4300
International 4300
International 4300 operator platform, right side
International 4300 operator platform, left side
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for International Harvester 4300 based on its 300 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 4300.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.8 hrs
Approximately 10.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (168 gal / 635.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~15.6 gal/hr (59.1 L/hr)
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 4300 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 4300.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)300 hp
Kilowatts (kW)223.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)304.2 PS
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