International Harvester BTD-8

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The International Harvester BTD-8 is a powerful diesel tractor built for tough farm work. It has a strong 4-cylinder engine made by International Harvester. This engine, called the BD-281, is liquid-cooled and runs on diesel fuel. It has a displacement of 281 cubic inches, which means it can produce a lot of power. The engine has a bore of 4.125 inches and a stroke of 5.25 inches, and it runs at 1600 rpm.

This tractor is big and sturdy. It's 108 inches long, 64 inches wide, and 69 inches tall. The BTD-8 weighs a hefty 10,600 pounds, making it stable for heavy jobs. It has a gear transmission, which helps it handle different tasks easily. The tractor starts up with an electric starter, making it easy to get going in the morning. It can hold 25.8 quarts of coolant, which helps keep the engine running smoothly even during long work days.
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Key Specifications

Transmission: Gear

Operating Weight: 10600 lb (4808 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

International Harvester BTD-8 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the International Harvester BTD-8 is Above Average. It is greater than 76% 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-8 is Above Average. It is greater than 72% 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-8 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-281
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Cylinders
4
Displacement
281 ci (4.6 L)
Bore
4.12 in (104.8 mm)
Stroke
5.25 in (133.3 mm)
Rated RPM
1600

Transmission

Type
Gear