International Harvester 4300

1961 - 1965

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Hough built

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Hough built

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 13.4L 6-cyl diesel

Engine

300 hp 223.7 kW

Drawbar (claimed)

180 hp 134.2 kW

Plows

10

Drawbar (tested)

203.32 hp 151.6 kW

Drive

4x4 4WD

Steering

hydraulic powered two- or four-wheel steering

Air brakes brakes

Open operator station. Cab optional with available air-conditioning.

Fuel

168 gal 635.9 L

Steering

60 qts 56.8 L

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

Wheelbase

120 inches 304 cm

Weight

29,815 lbs 13524 kg

Front tire

23.1-26

Rear tire

23.1-26

Rare & Restored: Farm Collector article on a surviving 4300

Charging system

alternator

Charging amps

50

Batteries

4

Battery volts

6

International 4300 published in 1963, by International Harvester

1961 - 1965

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Hough built

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Hough built

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

1961 - 1965

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Hough built

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Hough built

6-speed

8-speed

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverse

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverse

1961 - 1965

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Hough built

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Hough built

Ag front

23.1-26

Ag rear

23.1-26

Ag front

23.5-25

Ag rear

23.5-25

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

Steering wheel

106.5 inches 270 cm

Cab

129 inches 327 cm

Exhaust

142.5 inches 361 cm

1961 - 1965

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Hough built

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Hough built

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.