International Harvester 806
The International Harvester 806 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 301 ci 4.9 L engine. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 8460 to 9220 pounds.
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
42 gal
159.0 L
Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
8460 to 9220 pounds
International Harvester 806 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1963 - 1967
Standard-tread tractor |
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1963 - 1967 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Total built | 8,052 |
Original price | $6,800 (1967) |
Variants | |
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IH 806 | standard-tread |
Farmall 806 | row-crop |
International Harvester 806 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 86.6 hp
64.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 94.93 hp
70.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 42 gal
159.0 L |
48 gal (LP)
181.7 L | |
Hydraulic system | 17 gal
64.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 17 gal
64.3 L |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
3 gpm (PTO pump)
11.4 lpm | |
Total flow | 24 gpm
90.8 lpm |
Steering flow | 9 gpm
34.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Type | IH Fast Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
540/1000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 91 inches
231 cm |
Weight | 8460 to 9220 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-20 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 25 |
Batteries | 2 (diesel) |
1 (gas/LP) | |
Battery volts | 6 (diesel) |
12 (gas/LP) | |
Battery AH | 170 (diesel) |
60 (gas/LP) | |
References | |
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706-806 Tractors published by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine options | |
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International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Interntional Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail — 361 ci / 5.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D-361 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 361 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.125x4.50 inches
105 x 114 mm |
Air cleaner | dual dry |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 900-2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
International Harvester 806 Engine | |
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Engine Detail — 301 ci / 4.9 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Interntional Harvester C301 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 301 ci
4.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.8125x4.39 inches
97 x 112 mm |
Compression | 7.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Engine Detail — 301 ci / 4.9 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 301 ci
4.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.8125x4.39 inches
97 x 112 mm |
Compression | 8.71:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed unsynchronized | |
16-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse unsynchronized
Type | unsynchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in low, high, and reverse ranges. | |
With 16.9-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Torque Amplifier
Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
As two-range Torque Amplifer (TA) to the basic transmission. Pulling back on the left-hand TA lever provides a clutchless shift to a lower speed for each gear. Pushing the lever forward return to direct-drive mode. | |
With 16.9-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 806 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-20 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Ag rear | 23.1-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 91 inches
231 cm |
Length | 153 inches
388 cm |
Width | 106 inches
269 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 82 inches
208 cm |
Shipping weight | 8,460 lbs (gas)
3837 kg |
9,220 lbs (diesel)
4182 kg | |
Front tread | 53 inches
134 cm (fixed) |
Front tread | 56/69/80 inches
142/175/203 cm (adjustable) |
Rear tread | 60 to 84 inches
152 to 213 cm |
Photos
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