International Harvester T-5

The International Harvester T-5 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 134.8 ci 2.2 L engine. The listed engine power is 36.01 hp 26.9 kW. Transmission: Torque-Amplifier. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 5959 lbs 2703 kg.

Engine Power

36.01 hp 26.9 kW

Drive & Traction

crawler

Fuel & Capacities

15.9 gal 60.2 L

Transmission

Torque-Amplifier

Operating Weight

5959 lbs 2703 kg

Overview

	1959 - 1964 Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	International Harvester
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Factories	Melrose Park, Illinois, USA
	Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Variants
T-5	gasoline
TD-5	diesel

International Harvester T-5 Engine
International Harvester 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	15.9 gal 60.2 L
Engine details ...

International Harvester T-5 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	30 hp 22.4 kW
Belt (claimed)	36 hp 26.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)	28.6 hp 21.3 kW
PTO (tested)	36.01 hp 26.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	crawler
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	980

Dimensions & Tracks
Weight	5959 lbs 2703 kg
Tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

References

Trucks, Tractors and Farm Equipment in Australia published in 1964, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine Detail — 134.8 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	International Harvester C-135
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Displacement	134.8 ci 2.2 L
Bore/Stroke	3.25x4.0625 inches 83 x 103 mm
Compression	7.4:1
Rated RPM	2000
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Coolant capacity	12 qts 11.4 L
Sparkplug gap	0.023 inches 0.584 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.020 inches 0.508 mm

Transmission

Transmission options
5-speed
10-speed

Transmission — Sliding spur gears

Transmission	Sliding spur gears
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity	13.2 qts 12.5 L

Transmission — Torque-Amplifier

Transmission	Torque-Amplifier
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	15.6 qts 14.8 L
	30.6 qts (with hydraulics) 29.0 L

Transmission — 5 forward and reverse

Gears	5 forward and reverse
Oil capacity	15.6 qts 14.8 L
	30.6 qts (with hydraulics) 29.0 L

Dimensions

International Harvester T-5 Tracks

Dimensions
Length	102 inches 259 cm
	104.75 inches (low-profile) 266 cm
Width	48 inches (38-inch track) 121 cm
	78 inches (68-inch track) 198 cm
Height	74 inches 187 cm
	45.75 inches (low-profile) 116 cm
Weight	5959 lbs 2703 kg
Ground clearance	14.5 inches 36 cm
	12 inches (low-profile) 30 cm
Gauge	38 inches 96 cm
Gauge	48 inches 121 cm
Gauge	68 inches 172 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 753
Gasoline Torque Amplifier crawler August 18 - September 3, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 753 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	36.01 hp 26.9 kW
Fuel use	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	28.6 hp 21.3 kW
Fuel use	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull	7430 lbs 3370 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

International T-5 with loader, right side.

International T-5 with loader, left side.

International T-5 with loader, rear view.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for International Harvester T-5 based on its 36.01 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm)	Medium Duty	Standard utility farm tillage.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	5 ft (60 in)1.5 m	Medium Duty	Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm	Medium Duty	Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片)	Light Duty	Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm)	Medium Duty	Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester T-5.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.5 hrs

Approximately 8.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (15.9 gal / 60.2 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.9 gal/hr (7.1 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours