International Harvester

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
Typediesel
ModelInternational Harvester BD-281
Torque220 lb-ft (298.3 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank32.5 gal (123.0 L)
Rated RPM1600
Torque RPM1100
Bore/Stroke4.125x5.25 inches (105 x 133 mm)
Power (net)60 hp (44.7 kW)
Displacement281 ci (4.6 L)
Oil capacity9.6 qts (9.1 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity25.8 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
Gauge50 inches (127 cm)
Width64 inches (162 cm)
Height69 inches (175 cm)
Length108 inches (274 cm)
Operating weight10600 lbs (4808 kg)
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Final drivesbull gear
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeAgricultural Crawler tractor
Built inDoncaster, England
Years made1960 - 1966
Total built3292
Original priceAUP 3,920 in 1964
Transmission
Typegear
NotesOptional high-speed reverse transmission.
Clutch330mm dry dsic
Oil capacity19.2 qts (18.2 L)
Gears (4-speed)4 forward and 2 reverse
Gears (5-speed)5 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission options5-speed gear, 4-speed gear