International Harvester

8-16 (1917-1922)

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Tractor Info

1917-1922

The 8-16 tractors were an instant favorite for fieldwork, especially for plowing. 8-16 tractors were available with optional rear extension rims. Adding a set of these rims improved trac­tion. Only a single forward speed was available on the 8-16. Reverse speed was engaged separately. Both were controlled from individual levers just inside of the left-hand drive wheel. The brake was controlled by a hand-wheel, barely visible behind the left-hand driver. The specially designed mainframe allowed the front wheels to “cut under” the frame, permitting short turns. 8-16 tractors had no fenders and placed the fuel tank near the rear axle. In addition, the 8-16 ignition system was via a low tension igniter and an IHC oscillating magneto.


Tractor Info

Engine: IHC Vertical Valve-In-Head

Cylinders: 4

Bore & Stroke: 4.00x5.00

RPM: 1000

CID: 251

Fuel: Kerosene

Main Fuel Tank Cap:

Aux Fuel Tank Cap:

Carburetor: Ensign JK

Cooling Capacity:

Drawbar HP: 8

Belt PTO HP: 16

Weight: 3300 lbs

Length: 132 inches

Width: 54 inches

Height: 65 inches

Number of Gears: 3/1

Options:


Total Produced: 33142

1917: VB501

1918: VB539

1919: VB3701

1919: HC501

1920: HC6024

1921: IC501

1922: IC9735

Final: IC17023



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Last Updated: January 12th, 2023

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