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

International Harvester 8-16 tractor photo
1917 - 1922
1917 - 1922
Production
Manufacturer
International Harvester
Total built
33,142
International Harvester 8-16 Transmission
3-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
International Harvester 8-16 Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
85 inches 215 cm
Weight
3660 lbs 1660 kg
Front tire
32x4
Rear tire
40x10
Full dimensions and tires ...

Engine

Engine options
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
8-16  unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

International Harvester 8-16 Tires
Ag front
32x4 steel
Ag rear
40x10 steel
Dimensions
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
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

International 8-16, right side.

International 8-16, right side.

International 8-16, left side.

International 8-16, left side.

International 8-16 operator station and controls.

International 8-16 operator station and controls.