International Harvester B-275

The International Harvester B-275 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 143.1 ci 2.3 L engine. The rated power output is 35 hp 26.1 kW. Transmission: sliding gear. Operating weight: 3500 to 3740 pounds.

Overview

	1958 - 1968 Utility tractor
1958 - 1968
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	International Harvester
Utility tractor
Built in Bradford, England
Total built	52,432
Original price	$2,800 (1961)

International Harvester B-275 Transmission
8-speed
Transmission details ...

International Harvester B-275 Power
Engine	38 hp 28.3 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	30.9 hp 23.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	34.1 hp 25.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	30.23 hp 22.5 kW
PTO (tested)	32.88 hp 24.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Open operator station.

Capacity
Fuel	10.2 gal 38.6 L
Hydraulic system	3 gal 11.4 L

Hydraulics
Capacity	3 gal 11.4 L
Pressure	2050 psi 141.3 bar
Total flow	6.5 gpm 24.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	1/2

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	74.1 inches 188 cm
Weight	3500 to 3740 pounds
Front tire	5.50-16
Rear tire	11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
Buyers Guide International Industrial Tractors & Equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester
Industrial Tractors and matched equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester
Farm Loaders published in 1965, by International Harvester
Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester
World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester*
All-Purpose Power On Wheel published in 1959, by International Harvester
B-275 published in 1961, by International Harvester
B-275 Diesel Tractor published by International Harvester
Direct-Start Diesel Tractors published in 1958, by International Harvester
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
International Harvester 2.3L 4-cyl diesel
International Harvester 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 143.1 ci / 2.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	International Harvester BD-144
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	143.1 ci 2.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.375x4.00 inches 86 x 102 mm
Power	38 hp 28.3 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	19.3:1
Rated RPM	1875
Torque	115 lb-ft 155.9 Nm
Torque RPM	1300
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	6.3 qts 6.0 L
Coolant capacity	10.8 qts 10.2 L

International Harvester B-275 Engine

Engine Detail — 143.1 ci / 2.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	International Harvester BC-144
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	143.1 ci 2.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.375x4.00 inches 86 x 102 mm
Power	35 hp 26.1 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	6.3:1
Rated RPM	2000

Transmission

Transmission — sliding gear

Transmission	sliding gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	20 qts 18.9 L
Four gears plus reverse with high and low ranges.
With 11-28 rear tires.

Dimensions

International Harvester B-275 Tires
Ag front	5.50-16
Ag rear	11-28
Ag rear	12-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	74.1 inches 188 cm
Length	112 inches 284 cm
Width	64 inches (min) 162 cm
	89 inches (max) 226 cm
Height (steering wheel)	60 inches 152 cm
Ground clearance	16 inches (frame) 40 cm
Clearance (front axle)	18.5 inches 46 cm

International Harvester B-275 Weight
Shipping	3,500 lbs 1587 kg
Operating	3,740 lbs 1696 kg
Ballasted	6,003 lbs 2722 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 733
Diesel 8-speed 2WD March 3 - 23, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 733 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	32.88 hp 24.5 kW
Fuel use	2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	32.23 hp 24.0 kW
Fuel use	2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	30.23 hp 22.5 kW
Fuel use	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Gear 4L used for power test.
Max pull	4641 lbs 2105 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
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Backhoe

IH-Wagner 65 Backhoe
Backhoe type	IH-Wagner 65 Backhoe
Digging depth	120 inches 304 cm
Reach from pivot	150 inches 381 cm
Loading height	96 inches 243 cm
Swing Arc	180°

Photos

International Harvester B-275

International B-275 in a museum.

International B-275 in a museum.