International Harvester BTD-6

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The International Harvester BTD-6 is a powerful diesel tractor built for tough farm work. It has a 4-cylinder engine that makes 55 horsepower, which is plenty for most jobs. The engine is liquid-cooled to keep it running smoothly even on hot days.

This tractor has a gear transmission with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. It's big and strong, weighing 9,100 pounds. The BTD-6 is 104 inches long, 64 inches wide, and 60.25 inches tall. It has a 12-volt electrical system and an electric starter, making it easy to turn on. The engine can hold 45.4 quarts of coolant, which helps keep it from getting too hot. International Harvester made both the tractor and its engine, so all the parts work well together.
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Key Specifications

Power Output: 55 hp (41.0 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Operating Weight: 9100 lb (4128 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

International Harvester BTD-6 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the International Harvester BTD-6 is Average. It is greater than 46% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the International Harvester BTD-6 is Above Average. It is greater than 70% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the International Harvester BTD-6 is Average. It is greater than 64% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the International Harvester BTD-6 is Poor. It is greater than 5% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Model
BD-264
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
264 ci (4.3 L)
Bore
4.00 in (101.6 mm)
Stroke
5.25 in (133.3 mm)
Rated RPM
1600
Power Output
55 hp (41.0 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
5
Reverse Gears
1
Total Gears
6