International Harvester 8-16
The International Harvester 8-16 is a farm tractor produced from 1917 to 1922 with a total of 33,142 units built. It features two engine options: a 4.1L 4-cylinder kerosene engine and a 4.6L 4-cylinder kerosene engine, both liquid-cooled vertical valve-in-head designs. The tractor has a 3-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It delivers 8 hp drawbar power claimed and 16 hp belt power claimed, with tested drawbar power of 11 hp and belt power of 16.52 hp. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Dimensions include an 85 inch wheelbase, 132 inch length, 54 inch width, 65 inch height, and a weight of 3660 lbs. Tires are 32x4 steel front and 40x10 steel rear.
Power17 hp[B]
Founded1917 - 1922
Model8-16
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 8-16
Power
| Belt (tested) | 16.52 hp (12.3 kW) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 11.00 hp (8.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 40x10 steel |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 32x4 steel |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
| Rated RPM 1 | 1000 |
| Rated RPM 2 | 1000 |
| Bore/Stroke 1 | 4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) |
| Bore/Stroke 2 | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Displacement 1 | 251 ci (4.1 L) |
| Displacement 2 | 283.7 ci (4.6 L) |
| Engine options | International Harvester 4.1L 4-cyl kerosene, International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Engine Detail 1 | International Harvester HC kerosene 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical, valve-in-head |
| Engine Detail 2 | International Harvester IC kerosene 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical, valve-in-head |
Dimensions
| Width | 54 inches (137 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Length | 132 inches (335 cm) |
| Weight | 3660 lbs (1660 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85 inches (215 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Total built | 33,142 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Production years | 1917 - 1922 |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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