 International T-340 1959 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1959 |
| Model discontinued | 1965 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | International |
| Power hp | 45 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 135 cu in |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Unknown |
| Drive | tracked |
| Linkage Category | Unknown |
| Other info | |
| Factories | USA |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
The T-340 series was a series of compact crawler tractors built by the International Harvester company from 1959 to 1965 in the USA.
Model history[]
- For Company history, see International Harvester.
International entered the compact crawler market, dominated for many years by John Deere and Cletrac/Oliver, with the International T-340, essentially a tracked version of the 340 Utility wheel tractor. A 135 ci 4-cylinder gasoline engine also powered the T-340. The standard transmission was a 5-speed, with either the Torque Amplifier 2-speed planetary reduction gear or the Fast Reverser forward-reverse gear set optional. When it was new in 1959, the T-340 was at the top of the compact class for hp, followed by the Case 310 Crawler, John Deere 430C and 440IC, and Oliver OC-6. The 1960 Allis-Chalmers H-3 and John Deere 1010C nearly equaled the International.
In 1961 International added the TD-340 diesel version, fitted with the same 166ci 4-cylinder engine as the 340 Diesel wheel tractor. The TD-340 competed with several other compact diesel crawlers already on the market: the Allis-Chalmers HD-3, Case 310E, Fiat 411C, and John Deere 1010C. The Oliver OC-4-3D was smaller and less powerful.
International T-340 Series A 1962
The T-340 series was upgraded for 1962 and designated the Series A. The main mechanical change was the use of a standard 5-roller track frame, with the original 4-roller version optional. Also the original 2-tone red and white color scheme was changed to a solid color, usually yellow for tractors destined for industrial use and red for agricultural tractors. In 1967 the T-340 series was replaced by the 500 series.
Timeline[]
- 1959 - International T-340 introduced
- 1961 - TD-340 diesel version added
- 1962 - T-340 and TD-340 upgraded to Series A
- 1966 - 500 crawler replaced T-340 series
Model line-up[]
See individual articles for detailed specs
- International T-340 - 1959-1961
- International TD-340 - 1961
- International T-340 Series A - 1962-1965
- International TD-340 Series A - 1962-1965
Factory locations[]
MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS USA
Specification[]
See Infobox for basic details
- Track gauge: 38" or 48"
- Track rollers: 4 rollers, 1 top idler (5 rollers standard for Series A)
- Track shoe width: 10"
- 135 ci ohv u gasoline engine or 166 ci 4-cylinder diesel
- 5-speed sliding gear transmission
- Electric starting
- Drawbar
Variations and Options[]
- Wide gauge version
- Optional track shoe width: 12" or 14"
- Torque Amplifier 2-speed planetary or Fast Reverser forward-reverse gearbox
- 3-point hitch
- Electric lights
- Hydraulic system
- Pto
- Radiator guard
Serial Numbers Information[]
| Year | Serial no. run start[1] |
Serial no. run End |
Number Built | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 501 | 1978 | 1479 | No. built calculated from serial range |
| 1960 | 1979 | 5369 | 3391 | |
| 1961 | 5370 | 6168 | 799 | |
| 1962 | 6169 | 6398 | 230 | |
| 1963 | 6397 | 7337 | 941 | |
| 1964 | 7338 | 8524 | 1187 | |
| 1965 | 8525 | |||
| Total built | 8030[2] | |||
Note: Total built and serial number ranges from different sources (even IH records) do not always agree
Preservation[]
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Gallery[]
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See also[]
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References / Sources[]
- ↑ http://www.ytmag.com
- ↑ Klancher, Lee, International Harvester Photographic History, Motorbooks International, Osceola, Wisconsin, 1996
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