International Harvester TD-5

The International Harvester TD-5 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 144 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 33.25 hp 24.8 kW. Transmission: Torque-Amplifier. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 6500 lbs 2948 kg.

Engine Power

33.25 hp 24.8 kW

Drive & Traction

crawler

Fuel & Capacities

15.9 gal 60.2 L

Transmission

Torque-Amplifier

Operating Weight

6500 lbs 2948 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 TD-5 Engine
International Harvester 2.4L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	15.9 gal 60.2 L
Engine details ...

International Harvester TD-5 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	30.2 hp 22.5 kW
Belt (claimed)	35 hp 26.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	29.61 hp 22.1 kW
PTO (tested)	33.25 hp 24.8 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	crawler
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	980
Engine RPM	980@2000

Dimensions & Tracks
Weight	6500 lbs 2948 kg
Tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

Engine

Engine Detail — 144 ci / 2.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	International Harvester BD-144
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head
natual diesel
Displacement	144 ci 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke	3.375x4.00 inches 86 x 102 mm
Compression	21.1:1
Rated RPM	2000
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	6.25 qts 5.9 L
Coolant capacity	12 qts 11.4 L
Intake valve clearance	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.020 inches 0.508 mm

Transmission

Transmission options
5-speed
10-speed two-speed power shift

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
Type	two-speed power shift
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 TD-5 Tracks

Dimensions
Length	102 inches 259 cm
Low-profile Length	104.75 inches 266 cm
Width	48 inches*38-inch track 121 cm
	78 inches*68-inch track 198 cm
Height	74 inches 187 cm
Low-profile Height	45.75 inches 116 cm
Weight	6500 lbs 2948 kg
Ground clearance	14.5 inches 36 cm
Low-profile Ground clearance	12 inches 30 cm
Gauge	38 inches 96 cm
Gauge	48 inches 121 cm
Gauge	68 inches 172 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 755
Diesel Torque Amplifier crawler August 24 - September 3, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 755 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	33.25 hp 24.8 kW
Fuel use	2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	29.61 hp 22.1 kW
Fuel use	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull	7574 lbs 3435 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

International Harvester TD-5

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for International Harvester TD-5 based on its 33.25 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.

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 TD-5.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.2 hrs

Approximately 9.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (15.9 gal / 60.2 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.7 gal/hr (6.5 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