 International T-6 wide gauge, 1940 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1940 |
| Model discontinued | 1956 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| Preceded by | McCormick-Deering T-20 |
| Superseded by | International T-6 Series 61 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | International |
| Engine model | C-248 |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Power hp | 37 belt, 31 drawbar |
| Governed rpm | 1450 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 248 ci |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3.875 in |
| Stroke in (mm) | 5.25 in |
| Cooling system | water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | sliding gear |
| Clutch | Rockford single plate |
| Gearbox make | International |
| Forward | 5 |
| Reverse | 1 |
| Drive | crawler |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | drawbar |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 16" tracks |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 104 in |
| Width (inches/meters) | 63" |
| Height (inches/meters) | 59" |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 6750 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 12 ft |
| Wheelbase | 50" gauge |
| Other info | |
| Factories | USA |
| Plow rating | 3-4 14" |
| Nebraska Tests No. | 346 |
The International T-6 was a gasoline engined crawler tractor built by the International Harvester company from 1940 to 1956 in the USA. It was the forerunner of the British built International BTD-6 version.
A number were imported from the United States under the Lend lease deal during the Second World War.
Model history[]
See main article for model history and serial numbers: International T-6 series
Specification[]
See Infobox for basic details
- Track gauge: 40"
- Track shoe width: 10" (1940); 12" (1944)
- 248 ci 4-cylinder gasoline engine
- 5-speed transmission
Variations and Options[]
- Optional track gauge: 50"
- Optional track show width: 8", 12", 13", 14", 15", 16", 18", or 20"
- Rubber track shoes
- Orchard seat
- Orchard fenders
- Belt pulley
- Pto
- Electric lights and starting
Preservation[]
There are very few surviving examples in the UK.
- An example on display at:
- Ramsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire PE26 2XD
- Example on show at the 2008 Newark Tractor & Heritage Show (photos below)
- List other known examples here
Gallery[]
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A restored IH T-6 at Newark Vintage show 2008.
Front of the IH T-6 at Newark, note the new track plates fitted to this rare restored UK example.
International T-6 Orchard 1950
International T-6 engine 1940
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