International Harvester 300: all source data

All 81 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
(no label)Utility tractor
Total built59,928 (total)
Total built30,851 (IH)
Total built29,077 (Farmall)
(no label)Original price was $2,900 in 1956
(no label)The 3 millionth International Harvester built tractor was an IH 300 utility, serial number 501, on April 5, 1955.
Engine
(no label)International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas
Transmission
(no label)5-speed sliding gear
(no label)10-speed two-speed power shift
Power
Plows3-bottom
Drawbar (tested)38.32 hp | 28.6 kW
Belt (tested)42.68 hp | 31.8 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Differential mechanical disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel11.25 gal | 42.6 L
Hydraulic system3.25 gal | 12.3 L
Hydraulics
Capacity3.25 gal | 12.3 L
Hitch
TypeIH Fast Hitch
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTOindependent (with TA)
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
Wheelbase75 inches | 190 cm
Weight4313 lbs | 1956 kg
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire10-28
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate attached to the tractor's clutch housing
Electrical
Groundpositive
Battery volts6
Battery volts12 (LP gas)

Engine

Engine options
(no label)International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine detail
(no label)International Harvester C169
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement169 ci | 2.8 L
Bore/Stroke3.5625x4.25 inches | 90 x 108 mm
Compression6.6:1
Rated RPM2000
Idle RPM900-2000
Starter volts6
Oil capacity6 qts | 5.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)16 qts | 15.1 L
(no label)International Harvester C169
(no label)LP gas
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement169 ci | 2.8 L
Bore/Stroke3.5625x4.25 inches | 90 x 108 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression8.75:1
Rated RPM1750
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)5-speed sliding gear
(no label)10-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Typesliding gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
TransmissionInternational Harvestor Torque Amplifier
Typetwo-speed power shift
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.50-16
Ag rear10-28
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear12-24
Ag rear13-24
Ag rear14-24
Ag rear11-28
Ag rear12-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase75 inches | 190 cm
Length119 inches | 302 cm
Width65.25 inches | 165 cm
Height (steering wheel)59 inches | 149 cm
Operating weight4313 lbs | 1956 kg
Ballasted weight6603 lbs | 2995 kg
Ground clearance20.5 inches | 52 cm