International Harvester TD9-424

The International Harvester TD9-424 is a crawler loader produced from 1956 to 1959. It features a 5.7L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 71 hp (52.9 kW) net power. The tractor has a 4-speed transmission with 4 forward and 2 reverse gears, and a 330mm disc clutch. It runs on 15-inch wide tracks and has an operating weight of 19,160 lbs (8,690 kg). The open operator station provides good visibility. Fuel capacity is 33 gallons (124.9 L) with an auxiliary fuel tank of 0.7 gallons (2.6 L). The hydraulic system is open center with a 23-gallon (87.1 L) capacity. The TD9-424 can be equipped with a Drott 9K-3 front-end loader with a breakout force of 13,200 lbs (5,987 kg), a 61° dump angle, and a 78-inch (198 cm) wide bucket. It is related to the later TD9-426 model produced from 1960 to 1962.