 International 8-16 1921 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1918 |
| Model discontinued | 1922 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | 33,138 |
| Preceded by | Mogul 8-16 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | International |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Power hp | 19 belt, 11 drawbar |
| Governed rpm | 1000 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 284 ci |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 4.25 in |
| Stroke in (mm) | 5 in |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | spur gear |
| Clutch | Foot operated multi-disc (7 plate) |
| Gearbox make | International |
| Forward | 3 |
| Reverse | 1 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | non |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | steel 32"x5.5" |
| Rear | steel 40"x10" |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 132 in |
| Width (inches/meters) | 54 in |
| Height (inches/meters) | 66 in |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 3300 lb |
| Wheelbase | 86 in |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Tractor Works, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Plow rating | 2 |
| Nebraska Tests No. | 25 |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) |
$1150 (1921) £310 (1921 UK price) |
The International 8-16 Junior tractor was built from 1918 to 1922 in the International Harvester Tractor Works, Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was called the 8-16 or 8-16 Kerosene in the USA and called the Junior in England.
Model History[]
When it was introduced in 1918, the new International 8-16 was built in the style of International’s trucks of the day, with a sloping hood and the radiator behind the engine. The original VB-series had a 251 ci ohv 4-cylinder 3-main-bearing engine borrowed from the truck line and the tractor used a 3-speed transmission, like the smaller trucks.
In mid-1919 the upgraded Series HC International 8-16 had a redesigned engine with the three regular main bearings replaced by two roller bearings. The revised tractor also was given a water bath air cleaner.
The International 8-16 was revised again with a larger engine for 1921. The new Series IC had a ¼" larger bore for a displacement of 284 ci. When tested at Nebraska it developed 19 belt and 11 drawbar hp.
The price war with Ford lead to the 1921 price of $1150 being cut by February 1922 to $670, with a 2 furrow plow included.[1]
It is believed about 2,500 were imported into the UK.
Timeline[]
- 1918: International 8-16 (Series VB) with 251 ci 3-main-bearing engine.
- mid-1919: Series HC with roller-bearing engine, longer exhaust and water bath air cleaner
- 1921: Series IC with 284 ci engine
- 1922: production ended
Factory locations[]
- Tractor Works, Chicago, Illinois
Specification[]
See Infobox for main details
- The engine was developed for the International Model L truck.
- Radiator behind the engine, exhasting to each side
- No water pump, used thermosythonic cooling
- Dixie magneto
- Contracting band brakes
- A basic suspension on the front and rear axels
- Ackerman steering
- Integral gearbox and differential
- Chain final drive
- side mounted belt pulley, with hand clutch
- Sprung drivers seat
Serial Numbers Information[]
| Year | Serial run[2] | Number Built[3] | Notes (Total built 33,138). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | VB501-538 | 38 | |
| 1918 | VB539-3700 | 3162 | |
| 1919 | VB3701-5748 | 2048 | |
| 1919 | HC501-6023 | 5523 | |
| 1920 | HC6024-11871 | 5848 | |
| 1921 | IC501-9734 | 9013 | |
| 1922 | IC9735-17023 | 7506 |
Specials[]
The works engineers built several specials based on the 8-16 unit, with 4-wheel drive and 6-wheell skid steer units been built.[4]
Preservation[]
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| Make + Model No. | Reg No. (if known) |
Serial No. | Build-Date | Engine-Type/Make | Owner (if known) |
Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info |
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| International 8-16 Junior | - | sn ? | 19 ? | International | Owner ? | 
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Belvoir Castle Steam Festival 2008 | excellent restored example |
| International 8-16 Junior | - | sn ? | 1921 | International | Heidrick Ag History Center collection |
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On display at Heidrick Ag History Center, california | restored example |
| International 8-16 Junior | - | International 8-16 Junior sn IC-16615 | 1922 | International | Owner ? | 
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Onslow Park Rally 2009 | undergoing restoration |
| International 8-16 | reg no. ? | Serial no | 1918 | International | Joan Hollenitsch, Garden Grove, California | 
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Leffingwell book[5] | misc notes |
| International 8-16 | reg no. ? | Serial no | 1919 | International | Loren & Elain Peterson, Sparta, Michigan |
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Leffingwell book[6] | misc notes |
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<references> 8-16 International Junior serial no. 11349 owner- Carlyle Lee Durand, Illinois
Gallery[]
See also[]
- List of International Harvester vehicles
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- Clubs Listing - various collectors & preservation groups.
References / sources[]
Originaly based on the article at The Science museum Object Wiki web site
- ↑ Old Tractor Magazine, October 2003
- ↑ Wendel, C. H. 1981. 150 Years of International Harvester, Crestline Publishing Co., Sarasota, Florida. (serial numbers p.411)
- ↑ Klancher, Lee 1996. International Harvester Photographic History, Motorbooks International, Osceola, Wisconsin, p.34
- ↑ Old Tractor Magazine, october 2003, page 9
- ↑ Leffingwell, Randy 1999. International Harvester Tractors, MBI Publishing Co., Osceola, Wisconsin. pp.42,44,190
- ↑ Leffingwell, Randy 1999. International Harvester Tractors, MBI Publishing Co., Osceola, Wisconsin. pp.45,190
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