International Harvester BTD-8

The International Harvester BTD-8 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 281 ci 4.6 L engine. The rated power output is 60 hp 44.7 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 10600 lbs 4808 kg.

Overview

	1960 - 1966 Agricultural Crawler tractor
1960 - 1966
Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	International Harvester
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Doncaster, England
Total built	3292
Original price was AUP 3,920 in 1964

International Harvester BTD-8 Engine
International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	32.5 gal 123.0 L
Engine details ...

International Harvester BTD-8 Power
Engine (net)	60 hp 44.7 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	52.1 hp 38.9 kW
Belt (claimed)	56.5 hp 42.1 kW

Mechanical
Drive	crawler
Final drives	bull gear
Open operator station

Dimensions & Tracks
Weight	10600 lbs 4808 kg
14-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

References
International 1917-1961 Vintage Tractor Special by Allen Condie*
The Roar of Dust and Diesel - A Story of International Harvester Doncaster by Mike Teanby
Technical Annual published in 1967, by Power Farming
BTD-8 Series 81 Planierraupe published by International Harvester
Trucks, Tractors and Farm Equipment in Australia published in 1964, by International Harvester
BTD-8 (80 Series) Diesel Crawler Tractor published by International Harvester
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 281 ci / 4.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	International Harvester BD-281
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	281 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.125x5.25 inches 105 x 133 mm
Power (net)	60 hp 44.7 kW
Rated RPM	1600
Torque	220 lb-ft 298.3 Nm
Torque RPM	1100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	9.6 qts 9.1 L
Coolant capacity	25.8 qts 24.4 L

Transmission

Transmission options
5-speed gear
4-speed gear

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	330mm dry dsic
Oil capacity	19.2 qts 18.2 L

Transmission — 4 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	4 forward and 2 reverse
Optional high-speed reverse transmission.

Dimensions

International Harvester BTD-8 Tracks
Width	14 inches 35 cm
Length on ground	63.5 inches 161 cm
Area on ground	1778 in² 1.1 m²
Width	16 inches 40 cm
Length on ground	63.5 inches 161 cm
Area on ground	2032 in² 1.3 m²

Dimensions
Length	108 inches 274 cm
Width	64 inches 162 cm
Height	69 inches 175 cm
Operating weight	10600 lbs 4808 kg
Gauge	50 inches 127 cm

Photos

International Harvester BTD-8