International Harvester industrial tractors

International Harvester 238

The International Harvester 238 is an industrial tractor produced from 1977 to 1982. It features a 2.5L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 30 hp gross and 28.3 hp net power. The tractor has an 8-speed sliding spur gear transmission with mechanical reverser, two-wheel drive, and power assist steering. It includes a two-post ROPS with optional canopy and mechanical rear differential lock. The hydraulic system is open center with 9.3 gallons capacity and 2300 psi pressure. The tractor hitch is a Type I with hydraulic draft control, and the rear PTO is live with a dual-stage 229mm dry disc clutch. Dimensions include a 76.5 inch wheelbase, 170 inch length with loader, and a shipping weight of 4900 lbs. Tires vary with industrial front and rear sizes. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery and 28 amp alternator. Attachments include the International 1850 Loader with a 2300 lbs lift capacity and 0.63 cu yd bucket capacity.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 238

Power

Engine (net)	28.3 hp (21.1 kW)
Engine (gross)	30 hp (22.4 kW)

Engine

Type	diesel
Model	International BD-154
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Rated RPM	2100
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm)
Power (net)	28.3 hp (21.1 kW)
Displacement	154 ci (2.5 L)
Oil capacity	8 qts (7.6 L)
Power (gross)	30 hp (22.4 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	10.8 qts (10.2 L)

Capacity

Fuel	12 gal (45.4 L)
Hydraulic system	9.3 gal (35.2 L)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	28
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Capacity	9.3 gal (35.2 L)
Pressure	2300 psi (158.6 bar)
Pump flow	7.8 gpm (29.5 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.
Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Steering	power assist
Final drives	spiral bevel gear
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Manufacturer	International Harvester
Years produced	1977 - 1982

Attachments

Loader	International 1850 Loader
Dump angle	45° dump
Bucket width	65 inches (165 cm)
Lift capacity	2,300 lbs lift (full at pin) (1043 kg)
Breakout force	2,800 lbs breakout (1270 kg)
Reach (dumped)	27 inches reach (dumped) (68 cm)
Bucket capacity	0.63 cu yd (0.5 cu m)
Height (at pin)	115 inches height (at pin) (292 cm)
Clearance (dumped)	88 inches clearance (dumped) (223 cm)
Rollback (ground line)	12.5° rollback (ground line)

Transmission

Type	sliding spur gear with mechanical reverser
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	279mm dry disc
Description	Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with mechanical reverser.
Oil capacity	37.2 qts (35.2 L)

Tractor hitch

Control	hydraulic draft control
Rear Type	I

Dimensions & Tires

Width	66.6 inches (169 cm)
Length	170 inches (with loader) (431 cm)
Rear tire	14.9-24
Wheelbase	76.5 inches (194 cm)
Front tire	7.5-16
Rear tread	52 inches (132 cm)
Front tread	48 inches (121 cm)
Height (ROPS)	88 inches (223 cm)
Max front axle	6000 lbs Static (2721 kg)
Shipping weight	4900 lbs (2222 kg)
Additional rear tire	13.6-28
Additional front tire	6.0-16