 McCormick International B-275 as sold in USA, 1960 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1958 |
| Model discontinued | 1968 |
| Model status | Discontinued Discontinued |
| No. produced | 54,211 (not including 1968) |
| Preceded by | New model |
| Superseded by | International B-414 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | International (Great Britain) |
| Engine model | IHGB BD-144 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Power hp | 35 engine, 33 pto, 31 drawbar |
| Governed rpm | 1875 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 143 ci |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3.375" |
| Stroke in (mm) | 4" |
| 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 or II 3-point |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 5.50-16 4-ply |
| Rear | 11-28 4-ply |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 112" |
| Width (inches/meters) | 64" |
| Height (inches/meters) | 59" |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 3520 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 20 ft |
| Wheelbase | 74" |
| Other info | |
| Factories |
Idle, Bradford, England (former Jowett car factory) India (Mahindra Tractors) |
| Plow rating | 2-3 |
| Nebraska Tests No. | 733 |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) | $2755 (1961) |
The International B275 was built by International Harvester at the former Jowett car factory in Idle, Bradford, England. It was imported into the USA from 1959 to 1961 where it was known as the McCormick International B-275. Some were also built under license by IH's joint venture in India, Mahindra Tractors.
- Note
- In the UK they had McCormick on the badges but they are generally Referred to as the International B275 The model number being hyphenated in the roundel on the bonnet sides but not generally when described in print articles. (very inconsistent & confusing).
Model history[]
- For Company history see
- Main article: International Harvester
Model details required.
A International B275 at Driffield Steam Rally 2008
Model History in USA[]
The McCormick International B-275 was imported from England where it was built by International Harvester Great Britain. While International Harvester’s American-made tractors of the 1950s used the McCormick brand name for row-crop models and International for standard-tread and utility wheel tractors and crawlers, the B-275 used both names, with McCormick in small letters and International in larger letters. The B-275 was roughly the size and weight of the International 340 Utility but was a totally different British design. The engine was the British built International BD-144 engine a 143ci 4-cylinder diesel. The tractor had a dual-range 8-speed transmission and a differential lock, not normally available on American tractors at the time.
Tractor Comparison, USA models[]
The McCormick International B-275 seemed to offer the best value in its class (30 pto hp diesel-powered utility tractors), offering 33 hp for a $2755 in 1961. The Fordson Dexta, also imported from England, was very close, with 31 hp for $2950. As shown in the table, all of the other makes ranged upward in power and/or price.
| Make & model | Pto hp | Displace. | Speeds | Weight (lb) | Price-$ (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick International B-275 | 33 | 143 | 8 | 3520 | 2755 (1961) |
| Case 300B | 32 | 157 | 4-12 | 3235 | 3225 (1959) |
| Case 430 | 34 | 188 | 4-12 | 3800 | 3400 (1961) |
| David Brown 850 | 34 | 154 | 6 | 4179 | 4370 (1960) |
| Ferguson TO-35 | 33 | 138 | 6 | 3211 | 3030 (1957) |
| Fiat 411R | 37 | 139 | 6 | 3350 | |
| Ford 601 | 32 | 141 | 4-12 | 2799 | 2555 (1961) |
| Fordson Dexta | 31 | 144 | 6 | 3030 | 2950 (1961) |
| John Deere 1010U | 36 | 144 | 5 | 3435 | 3210 (1965) |
| Massey-Ferguson MF35 | 37 | 153 | 6 | 2970 | 3320 (1964) |
| Oliver 550 | 39 | 155 | 6 | 3245 |
Timeline[]
- 1959 - McCormick International B-275 first imported into USA from England
- 1961 - International B-414 replaced B-275 in USA
Factory locations[]
Built by International Harvester Great Britain, Ltd., Doncaster, England, at the Bradford factory.
Specifications (USA)[]
See Infobox for basic details
- International (Great Britain) 4-cylinder diesel engine
- Dual-range 8-speed transmission
- Adjustable front axle
- Differential lock
- Electric starter and lights
- Hydraulic system with Category I or II 3-point hitch, depth control
- Constant running pto
- Standard tires
- Front: 5.50-16 4-ply
- Rear: 11-28 4-ply
Variations and Options[]
- Belt pulley
- Swinging drawbar
- Optional tires
- Front:
- Rear: 12-28 4-ply
Serial Numbers Information (USA)[]
| Year | Serial no. run start[1] |
Serial no. run End[2] |
Number Built | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 501 | 632 | 132 | Production calculated from serial number range |
| 1959 | 633 | 12160 | 11528 | |
| 1960 | 12161 | 29467 | 17307 | |
| 1961 | 29468 | 39539 | 10072 | |
| 1962 | 39540 | 43119 | 3580 | |
| 1963 | 43120 | 46417 | 3298 | |
| 1964 | 46418 | 48976 | 2559 | 48173 -last tractor sold in US |
| 1965 | 48977 | 51039 | 2063 | |
| 1966 | 51040 | 52932 | 1893 | |
| 1967 | 52933 | 54711 | 1779 | |
| 1968 | 54712 | |||
| Total built | 54211 | Not including 1968 | ||
List of known preserved models[]
Do you know of any International B275 tractors to add to the list ?
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b275 2974 IH diesel 1959
| 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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| IH B275 | 807 UXK | no. ? | 1961 | IH Diesel | George White of Higher Farm, Over Compton, Dorset | 
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At Somerset Vintage & Classic Tractor Show 2009 | Is serial no 335 or 563 or 622 (as originally listed) ? | |||||||||
| IH B275 | 303 AYG+ | no. 603 | year 1958 | Engine IH Diesel | Owner Alex Robinson, Seamer | 
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Running on Biodiesel | ||||||||||
| IH B275 | 973 BUP+ | no. 1285 | year ? | Engine ? | Owner ? |
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at Duncombe Park Steam Rally 2009 | ||||||||||
| IH B275 | 434 XUY+ | no. 3389 | year ? | Engine ? | A. Leech, Farndon | to add | at (455)Rempston Sream Rally 2010 Differs from Guide |
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| IH B275 | Reg no ? - | no. 4210 | year ? | Engine ? | Owner ? | add | at (B64)Woodcote Rally 2010 | ||||||||||
| IH B275 | 25 SYA+ | sn 4318 ? | year | IH diesel | owner ? | 
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(T22)Corbridge Steam & Vintage Rally 2010 | Guide entry does not match | |||||||||
| IH B275 | 631 GTG+ | no. 14677 | year ? | engine ? | owner ? |
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at Somerset Tractor Show 2009 | (unusual 1/2 yellow colour scheme of a demonstrator) | |||||||||
| IH B275 | reg no. ? | sn 18011 | year ? | IH Diesel | Ed Venhuizen, of ? |
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seen at ? | ||||||||||
| IH B275 | - | no. 18482 | 1960 | IH Diesel | Carolyn Hilton of Braselton, GA USA | 
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- | I just rebuilt steering box and rewired her with new gauges, new lift pump and will be cleaned up and painted for next parade in 2017, Love My Big Red! Strongest Tractor I have ever owned! | |||||||||
| IH B275 | SCT 193+ | no. 24809 | 1960 | IH Diesel | ? | To add | Sold at Cheffins spring 2017 | £5,600 + Commission | |||||||||
| IH B275 | JEY 298+ | no. 24809 | To add | at Isle of Anglesey Vintage Rally 2010 | |||||||||||||
| IH B275 | reg no. ? | no. 49766 | April 9 1965 | ? | Dave McKissic, of Garland Tx |
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Tractor in USA | ||||||||||
| IH B275 | SRR 432F+ | no. 55361 | 1968 | Engine ? | T. Price of Stretton ? | 
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at (473)Rempstone Steam Rally 2010 | ||||||||||
| Tractors with unknown serial numbers below (if number known please update and place in table above here) | |||||||||||||||||
| IH B275 | WUJ 580+ | no. ? | 1961 | Engine ? | M. Cox, Telford, Shropshire | to add | at (452)Rempstone Steam Rally 2010 | ||||||||||
| IH B275 | 9316 DD+ | sn ? | year ? | IH Diesel | Owner | To add | at Somerset Vintage & Classic Tractor Show 2009. | ||||||||||
| IH B275 | 456 JYD+ | sn ? | year ? | IH Diesel | Owner ? | 
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At Somerset Vintage & Classic Tractor Show 2009 | ||||||||||
| IH B275 | 113 KNN+ | no. ? | 1962 | Engine ? | A. Leech, Farndon ? | to add | at (455)Rempstone Steam Rally 2010 | ||||||||||
| IH B275 | 744 XUV+ | sn ? | year ? | IH Diesel | Owner ? | to add | at Isle of Anglesey Vintage Rally 2010 | ||||||||||
| IH B275 | EPE 739+ | sn ? | year ? | IH Diesel | owner ? | 
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At Somerset Vintage & Classic Tractor Show 2009 | ||||||||||
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| IH B275 | reg no. ? | sn ? | year ? | IH Diesel | Owner ? |
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seen at ? | IH B275 | - | no. 14045 | 1960 | IH Diesel | Matt Stanton, Brookfield, WI |   |
Planning to feature in 2023 at Symco Union Thresherman's Club Annual Thresheree | ||
| Please add any tractor with known reg or serial no. with Photo if possible. | |||||||||||||||||
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IH B275 139 LTU SERIAL NUMBER 21815
Gallery[]
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International (Great Britain) BD-144 4-cylinder diesel engine, as used in McCormick International B-275 tractor, 1960
See also[]
- List of International Harvester vehicles
- International Harvester
- Case IH
- Farmall
- International B-414
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- Collection related info
- Shows and Meets - events featuring tractors and other machinery
- Clubs Listing - List of clubs including various tractor marques
- Collections - list of private collections with tractors (add yours)
- Museums - includes museums featuring tractors (please add missing ones)
References / Sources[]
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External Links[]
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