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| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1980 |
| Model discontinued | 1984 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | 3,019 (excluding 1984) |
| Preceded by | New model |
| Superseded by | Case-International 284 Diesel 2WD |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Nissan |
| Engine model | SD-16 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Power hp | 30 engine, 27 pto, 22 drawbar |
| Governed rpm | 2600 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 99 ci |
| No. of Cylinders | 3 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3.27" |
| Stroke in (mm) | 3.94" |
| Cooling system | water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | dual-range sliding gear |
| Forward | 8 |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | Category I 3-point hitch, draft control |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 5.00-15 4-ply |
| Rear | 11.2-24 4-ply |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 104" |
| Width (inches/meters) | 56" |
| Height (inches/meters) | 56" |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 2270 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 14.5 ft |
| Wheelbase | 64" |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Kimco, Japan |
| Plow rating | 2 |
| Nebraska Tests No. | 1387 |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) | $7990 (1981), $8695 (1985) |
The International 284 Diesel 2WD was built by Kimco from 1980 to 1984 in Japan.
Model History
- For Company history see
- Main article: International Harvester
- For gasoline-powered model see: International 284 Gasoline
- For 4WD model see: International 284 Diesel 4WD
International harvester was slow to market a diesel-powered compact utility tractor. Several Japanese brands were sold in the USA earlier and Allis-Chalmers, Bolens, Ford, Massey Ferguson, and White began marketing Japanese-built models before International. When International finally began selling a compact utility, it was the gasoline-powered International 284 Gasoline. It was built in Japan by Kimco, a joint venture of International Harvester and Komatsu, and powered by a Mazda 4-cylinder engine. International touted the smooth, quiet, operation of the engine but really needed a diesel model to be competitive with other makes. In 1980 International began selling the International 284 Diesel 2WD, essentially the same as the gasoline model but fitted with a Nissan 3-cylinder diesel engine. A separate serial number range was used for the diesel model. When International Harvester sold its farm equipment operation to Tenneco, the 284 continued as the Case-International 284 Diesel 2WD.
Tractor Comparison
The International 284 Diesel 2WD matched up very well in power, weight, and price with the Allis-Chalmers 5030, Ford 1900, John Deere 950, and Kubota L295. The updated Ford 1910, Kubota L305, Massey Ferguson MF220, Mitsubishi-Satoh Bison S670, White 2-30, and Yanmar YM336 were more expensive and generally somewhat heavier.
| Make & model | Pto hp | Weight (lb) | Price ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| International 284 Diesel 2WD | 27 | 2270 | 7990 (1981) |
| Allis-Chalmers 5030 | 26 | 2280 | 7669 (1981) |
| Belarus 250 | 25 | 3750 | 6500 (1988) |
| Bolens-Iseki G242 | ~26 | 1672 | 7350 (1982) |
| Ford 1900 | 27 | 2518 | 7587 (1981) |
| Ford 1910 | 29 | 2600 | 8774 (1983) |
| John Deere 950 | 27 | 3169 | 7826 (1981) |
| Kubota L295 | 25 | 2305 | 7495 (1981) |
| Kubota L305 | 26 | 2555 | 8130 (1981) |
| Long 310 | 28 | 3250 | 7000 (1981) |
| Massey-Ferguson MF220 | 26 | 2390 | 8661 (1981) |
| Mitsubishi-Satoh Bison S670 | 25 | 2315 | 9810 (1981) |
| White 2-30 | 28 | 2624 | 8000 (1981) |
| Yanmar YM336 | 27 | 2854 | 9300 (1981) |
Note: Most specifications and prices in comparison tables from The Official Tractor Blue Book 2010[1], Farm Tractors 1950-1975[2], and Farm Tractors 1975-1995[3]
Timeline
- 1976 - International 284 Gasoline introduced
- 1980 - International 284 Diesel 2WD added
- 1984 - production of International model ended
- 1985 - Production of Case-International 284 Diesel 2WD began
Factory locations
- Kimco (Komatsu-International Mfg. Co. Ltd.), Japan
Specification
See Infobox for basic details
- Nissan 3-cylinder diesel engine
- Dual-range 8-speed transmission
- Adjustable front axle
- Differential lock
- Electric starter and lights
- Hydraulic system
- Category I 3-point hitch
- Pto
- Standard tires
- Front: 5.00-15 4-ply
- Rear: 11.2-24 4-ply
Variations and Options
- ROPS
Serial Numbers Information
| Year | Serial no. run start[1] |
Serial no. run End[1] |
Number Built | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 670 | 2145 | 1476 | Production calculated from serial no. range |
| 1981 | 2146 | 2998 | 853 | |
| 1982 | 2999 | 3342 | 344 | |
| 1983 | 3343 | 3688 | 346 | |
| 1984 | 3689 | |||
| Total built | 3019 | Excluding 1984 | ||
Preservation
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See also
- International 284 Gasoline
- International 284 Diesel 4WD
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- List of International Harvester Vehicles
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References / Sources
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hall, Mike, Ed., The Official Tractor Blue Book 2010, Price Digests, Overland Park, Kansas, 2009
- ↑ Larsen, Lester, Farm Tractors 1950-1975, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan, 1981
- ↑ Gay, Larry, Farm Tractors 1975-1995, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan, 1995
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