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International Harvester 260A

The International Harvester 260A is an industrial tractor produced from 1978 to 1982. It features a 74 hp (55.2 kW) 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine, with options for a 6-speed torque converter or hydrostatic transmission. The tractor is two-wheel drive with power steering and independent hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has a four-ROPS canopy with an optional cab and heater. Fuel capacity is 20 gallons (75.7 L) and the hydraulic system holds 18.5 gallons (70.0 L). The tractor supports rear PTO at 540 rpm and has optional rear hitch types II/I. Dimensions include an 80.5 inch (204 cm) wheelbase, length ranging from 186 to 280 inches depending on attachments, width of 81 inches (205 cm), and height of 107 inches (271 cm) with ROPS. Weight ranges from 7972 to 12000 pounds depending on configuration. Tires vary between agricultural and industrial types. Attachments include a front-end loader with a 4000 lbs lift capacity and an International backhoe with a 168 inch digging depth. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 55 amp alternator and negative ground.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 260A

Power

Engine power:74 hp (55.2 kW)

Tires

Other:17.5L-24
Ag rear:16.9-24
Ag front:11L-16
Industrial rear:14.9-24
Industrial front:7.50-16

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:International Harvester D-239
Power:74 hp (55.2 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:2400
Bore/Stroke:3.875x5.06 inches (98 x 129 mm)
Displacement:239 ci (3.9 L)
Oil capacity:10 qts (9.5 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:14 qts (13.2 L)

Weight

Shipping:7972 lbs (loader tractor) (3616 kg), 12000 lbs (loader/backhoe) (5443 kg)
Max rear axle:14000 lbs (6350 kg)
Max front axle:12000 lbs (5443 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:20 gal (75.7 L)
Hydraulic system:18.5 gal (70.0 L)

Dimensions

Width:81 inches (205 cm)
Length:186 inches (loader tractor) (472 cm), 280 inches (loader/backhoe) (711 cm)
Wheelbase:80.5 inches (204 cm)
Height (ROPS):107 inches (271 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:55
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:18.5 gal (70.0 L)
Pressure:2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Gear Pump flow:30 gpm (113.6 lpm)
Hydro Pump flow:28 gpm (106.0 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Four-rops ROPS canopy. Cab optional with heater.
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:Power steering

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Years made:1978 - 1982
Original price:$38,000 in 1980

Attachments

Loader

Dump time:2.4s
Dump angle:45°
Lower time:2.0s
Raise time:3.9s
Lift capacity:4000 lbs (1814 kg)
Breakout force:8000 lbs (3628 kg)
Reach (dumped):38 inches (96 cm)
Height (at pin):127.6 inches (324 cm)
Clearance (dumped):104 inches (264 cm)
Rollback (ground line):30°

Backhoe

Type:International Backhoe
Swing Arc:180°
Bucket force:10199 lbs (4626 kg)
Bucket width:24 inches (60 cm)
Digging depth:168 inches (426 cm)
Loading height:155 inches (393 cm)
Bucket Rotation:179°
Reach from pivot:216 inches (548 cm)
Transport height:157 inches (398 cm)
Dipperstick force:6137 lbs (2783 kg)
Overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

Transmission

Options:6-speed torque converter, hydrostatic

Hydrostatic

Type:hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (2-range)

Torque converter

Type:torque converter
Gears:6 forward and 3 reverse

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II/I Optional

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:7972 to 12000 pounds
Rear tire:14.9-24
Wheelbase:80.5 inches (204 cm)
Front tire:7.50-16

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540