International Harvester 8-16
The International Harvester 8-16 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 283.7 ci 4.6 L engine. The rated power output is 16.52 hp 12.3 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3660 lbs 1660 kg.
Engine Power
16.52 hp
12.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Kerosene
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3660 lbs
1660 kg
International Harvester 8-16 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1917 - 1922 | 1917 - 1922 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Total built | 33,142 |
International Harvester 8-16 Transmission | |
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3-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 8-16 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 11.00 hp
8.2 kW |
Belt (tested) | 16.52 hp
12.3 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85 inches
215 cm |
Weight | 3660 lbs
1660 kg |
Front tire | 32x4 |
Rear tire | 40x10 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine options | |
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International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl kerosene | |
International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl kerosene |
Engine Detail — 251 ci / 4.1 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | International Harvester HC |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical, valve-in-head |
Displacement | 251 ci
4.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.125x5.00 inches
105 x 127 mm |
Rated RPM | 1000 |
Engine Detail — 283.7 ci / 4.6 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | International Harvester IC |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical, valve-in-head |
Displacement | 283.7 ci
4.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches
108 x 127 mm |
Rated RPM | 1000 |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 8-16 Tires | |
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Ag front | 32x4 steel |
Ag rear | 40x10 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 85 inches
215 cm |
Length | 132 inches
335 cm |
Width | 54 inches
137 cm |
Height | 65 inches
165 cm |
Weight | 3660 lbs
1660 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 25 | |
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Kerosene 2-speed 2WD
June 16 - 21, 1920 | |
Belt power (max) | 16.52 hp
12.3 kW |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 11.00 hp
8.2 kW |
Max pull | 2,588 lbs
1173 kg |
Photos
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