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Years in Production / 1976–1984

International Harvester

284

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester 284.

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28hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1976–1984

Production years

International Harvester

Manufacturer

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At a glance

Overview

1976 - 1984

84 Series

Compact Utility tractor

Komatsu built

Production

Compact Utility tractor

Built in Japan

Original price was $5,000 in 1984

Distributor
International Harvester
Manufacturer
Komatsu

Mechanical

Manual steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS with canopy.

Drive
4x2 2WD
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD *Optional after 1982. Available only with the diesel engine.

Capacity

Fuel
8.7 gal32.9 L
Hydraulic System
3.4 gal12.9 L

Hydraulics

Capacity
3.4 gal12.9 L
Pressure
1920 psi132.4 bar
Total Flow
6 gpm22.7 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
I
Control
position control
Rear Lift At Ends
2000 lbs907 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
transmission
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2160
Engine Rpm
1000@2408

Serial Numbers

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1976
8005 (gasoline)
1977
8125 (gasoline)
1978
10705 (gasoline)
1979
12425 (gasoline)
1980
13207 (gasoline)
1980
6702WD diesel
1980
12114WD diesel
1981
13419 (gasoline)
1981
21462WD diesel
1981
22674WD diesel
1982
29992WD diesel
1983
33432WD diesel
1983
38034WD diesel
1984
45612WD diesel
1984
45114WD diesel

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Gas Charging Amps
35
Diesel Charging Amps
20
Battery Volts
12

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Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Mazda M4-71G

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
71.3 ci1.2 L
Bore Stroke
2.756x2.992 inches70 x 76 mm
Power
28 hp20.9 kW
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Rated Rpm
2600
Torque
58 lb-ft78.6 Nm
Torque Rpm
2200
Starter Volts
12
Starter Power
1.07 hp0.8 kW
Oil Capacity
3.2 qts3.0 L
Coolant Capacity
5.2 qts4.9 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Nissan

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Diesel engine available in 1981

Displacement
99 ci1.6 L
Bore Stroke
3.27x3.94 inches83 x 100 mm
Power
30 hp22.4 kW
Rated Rpm
2600
Torque
65 lb-ft88.1 Nm
Torque Rpm
1700
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
5.2 qts4.9 L
Coolant Capacity
7.2 qts6.8 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Mazda 1.2L 4-cyl gasoline

Nissan 1.6L 3-cyl diesel

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Gears & controls

Transmission

Four gears plus reverse with high and low ranges.

Transmission
sliding gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil Capacity
13.6 qts12.9 L
Speeds Description
With 11.2/10-24 rear tires.

International Harvester284 Transmission

8-speed

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
104.3 in264 cm
Width
55.5 in140 cm
Height
55.9 in141 cm
Wheelbase
68.6 in174 cm
Ground clearance
13.8 in35 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
68.6 inches174 cm
Weight
2050 to 2740 pounds
Front Tire
5.00-15
2wd Rear Tire
11.2-24

Serial Number Location

In front of rear axle on the right side of the frame

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 7.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24
Lawn Turf Front
20x8.00-10
Lawn Turf Rear
13.6-16

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Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

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Tests (NTTL)

Tractor Tests

NTTL 1277: gasoline 8-speed 2WD

NTTL 1387: diesel 8-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1277

Gasoline 8-speed 2WDMay 18 - 24, 1978

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
1277
Power At Rated Engine Speed
25.75 hp19.2 kW
Fuel Use
2.2 gal/hour8.3 l/hour
Fuel Use
2.1 gal/hour7.9 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
24.33 hp18.1 kW
Max Power
20.14 hp15.0 kW
Max Pull
2,561 lbs1161 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1387

Diesel 8-speed 2WDApril 30 - May 12, 1981

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
1387
Power At Rated Engine Speed
27.47 hp20.5 kW
Fuel Use
2.0 gal/hour7.6 l/hour
Fuel Use
1.7 gal/hour6.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
23.92 hp17.8 kW
Max Power
21.98 hp16.4 kW
Max Pull
2,523 lbs1144 kg

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International 284 tractor 4WD MD1

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