International Harvester BTD-8
The International Harvester BTD-8 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1960 to 1966. Built in Doncaster, England, it features a 4.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 60 hp (44.7 kW) net power. The tractor offers 5-speed and 4-speed gear transmission options with a crawler drive and bull gear final drives. It has an open operator station and weighs 10,600 lbs (4,808 kg). The BTD-8 was built in a total of 3,292 units and originally sold for AUP 3,920 in 1964. It is related to the International Harvester TD-8 model produced from 1966 to 1975.
Power60 hp
Founded1960 - 1966
ModelBTD-8
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester BTD-8
Power
| Engine (net) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 56.5 hp (42.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 52.1 hp (38.9 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | International Harvester BD-281 |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft (298.3 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 32.5 gal (123.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1600 |
| Torque RPM | 1100 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.125x5.25 inches (105 x 133 mm) |
| Power (net) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Displacement | 281 ci (4.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9.6 qts (9.1 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 25.8 qts (24.4 L) |
Tracks
| Width (wide) | 16 inches (40 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width (narrow) | 14 inches (35 cm) |
| Area on ground (wide) | 2032 in² (1.3 m²) |
| Area on ground (narrow) | 1778 in² (1.1 m²) |
| Length on ground (wide) | 63.5 inches (161 cm) |
| Length on ground (narrow) | 63.5 inches (161 cm) |
Dimensions
| Gauge | 50 inches (127 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Height | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Length | 108 inches (274 cm) |
| Operating weight | 10600 lbs (4808 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
|---|---|
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Doncaster, England |
| Years made | 1960 - 1966 |
| Total built | 3292 |
| Original price | AUP 3,920 in 1964 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Notes | Optional high-speed reverse transmission. |
| Clutch | 330mm dry dsic |
| Oil capacity | 19.2 qts (18.2 L) |
| Gears (4-speed) | 4 forward and 2 reverse |
| Gears (5-speed) | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission options | 5-speed gear, 4-speed gear |
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