International Harvester

International Harvester Hydro 84

The International Harvester Hydro 84 is a utility tractor produced from 1978 to 1983 as part of the 84 Series. Built in Doncaster, England, it features a 4.0L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine (International Harvester D-246) with a hydrostatic transmission offering infinite speeds forward and reverse in two ranges. It has power steering, independent hydraulic wet disc brakes, and an open operator station with optional ROPS canopy or cab. The tractor offers a drawbar power of about 43.6 hp and PTO power of about 58.7 hp. It has a fuel capacity of 20 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 16.5 gallons. Dimensions vary by configuration, with wheelbases from 83.75 to 88 inches and weights ranging from 5620 to 6765 pounds. The Hydro 84 is equipped with a rear independent PTO with a 540 rpm type and hydraulic wet disc clutch.
Power65 hp[P]
Founded1978 - 1983
ModelHydro 84

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester Hydro 84

Power
PTO (tested)58.73 hp (43.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)58.7 hp (43.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested)42.90 hp (32.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)43.6 hp (32.5 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
ModelInternational Harvester D-246
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM2400
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke3.94x5.06 inches (100 x 129 mm)
Displacement246 ci (4.0 L)
Oil capacity8.8 qts (8.3 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity14.4 qts (13.6 L)
Compression ratio15.5:1
Height
ROPS100 inches (254 cm)
4WD Steering wheel63 inches (160 cm)
Utility Steering wheel63 inches (160 cm)
Row-crop Steering wheel63 inches (160 cm)
Low-profile Steering wheel56.5 inches (143 cm)
Weight
Range5620 to 6765 pounds
4WD Shipping6765 lbs (3068 kg)
Utility Shipping5720 lbs (2594 kg)
Row-crop Shipping5970 lbs (2707 kg)
Low-profile Shipping5620 lbs (2549 kg)
Capacity
Fuel20 gal (75.7 L)
Hydraulic system16.5 gal (62.5 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves1 or 2
Capacity16.5 gal (62.5 L)
Total flow13 gpm (49.2 lpm)
Optional flow15.4 gpm (58.3 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesIndependent hydraulic wet disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station. ROPS canopy or cab optional.
Production
Series84 Series
Built inDoncaster, England
CategoryUtility tractor
Original price$23,000 in 1984
Years produced1978 - 1983
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
DescriptionThe hydrostatic transmission provides a high and low range, and an infinite number of speeds from zero to specific maximum in each range.
Oil capacity66 qts (62.5 L)
Tractor hitch
Controlposition and draft control
Rear TypeII
Dimensions & Tires
4WD Width74 inches (187 cm)
Rear tire16.9-30
4WD Length147.2 inches (373 cm)
Front tire7.50-16
4WD Wheelbase85.2 inches (216 cm)
Utility Width74 inches (187 cm)
Row-crop Width75 inches (190 cm)
Utility Length142 inches (360 cm)
Row-crop Length139 inches (353 cm)
Low-profile Width78.5 inches (199 cm)
Utility Wheelbase88 inches (223 cm)
Low-profile Length142 inches (360 cm)
Row-crop Wheelbase84.5 inches (214 cm)
4WD Ground clearance17.75 inches (45 cm)
Low-profile Wheelbase83.75 inches (212 cm)
Utility Ground clearance17.75 inches (45 cm)
Row-crop Ground clearance17.75 inches (45 cm)
Low-profile Ground clearance10.7 inches (27 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540