International Harvester industrial tractors

International Harvester I-4

The International Harvester I-4 is an industrial tractor produced from 1941 to 1953 by International Harvester in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. A total of 24,377 units were built. It was available in standard-tread (W-4) and row-crop (H) variants. The tractor features a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine available in distillate and gasoline versions, a 5-speed sliding gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with an open operator station. It has a rear PTO type of 540 rpm. The tractor weighs 4219 lbs (1913 kg) and has dimensions of 113.2 inches length, 59 inches width, and 80 inches height. Tires are sized 5.50-16 front and 13-26 rear. The serial number is located on the left side of the clutch housing.
Power-
Founded-
ModelI-4

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester I-4

Power
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Operator stationOpen operator station
Engine
Aux. fuel0.88 gal (3.3 L)
Fuel tank17.5 gal (66.2 L)
Engine optionsInternational Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl distillate, International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Gasoline point gap0.013 inches (0.330 mm)
Gasoline rated RPM1650
Distillate rated RPM1650
Gasoline bore/stroke3.375x4.25 inches (86 x 108 mm)
Gasoline compression5.9:1
Gasoline engine type4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Gasoline displacement152.1 ci (2.5 L)
Gasoline firing order1-3-4-2
Gasoline oil capacity6 qts (5.7 L)
Distillate bore/stroke3.375x4.25 inches (86 x 108 mm)
Distillate compression4.75:1
Distillate engine type4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Gasoline sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Distillate displacement152.1 ci (2.5 L)
Distillate firing order1-3-4-2
Distillate oil capacity6 qts (5.7 L)
Distillate coolant capacity17 qts (16.1 L)
Gasoline intake valve clearance0.017 inches (0.432 mm)
Gasoline exhaust valve clearance0.017 inches (0.432 mm)
Variants
Hrow-crop
W-4standard-tread
Production
Built inRock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built24,377
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Original price$1,900
Years produced1941 - 1953
Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Serial Numbers
1940501
1941943
19424056
19435693
19447593
194511171
194613934
194716022
194818880
194921912
195024470
195128167
195231214
195333067
Dimensions & Tires
Width59 inches (149 cm)
Height80 inches (203 cm)
Length113.2 inches (287 cm)
Weight4219 lbs (1913 kg)
Ag rear tires13-26
Ag front tires5.50-16
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540
Serial Number Location
LocationLeft side of clutch housing