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Years in Production / 1981–1985

International Harvester

485

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester 485.

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53hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1981–1985

Production years

International Harvester

Manufacturer

485 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1981 - 1985

85 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Doncaster, England

Manufacturer
International Harvester

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Economy cab standard.

Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Hydraulics

Pump Flow
12.4 gpm46.9 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Control
position and draft control
Rear Lift
3704 lbs1680 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear Type
540

485 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

International Harvester D-179

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
179 ci2.9 L
Bore Stroke
3.875x5.0625 inches98 x 129 mm
Power Net
52 hp38.8 kW
Power Gross
53.6 hp40.0 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Rated Rpm
2180
Torque
140.4 lb-ft190.4 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
29.6 gal112.0 L

485 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range.

Transmission Type
synchromesh
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse

Transmission Options

8-speed synchromesh

16-speed two-speed power shift

485 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Height
99.21 in251 cm
Wheelbase
84.65 in215 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
84.65 inches215 cm
Weight
5622 lbs2550 kg
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
12.4-36

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-16
Rear Ag
12.4-36

See it in action

Videos

Watch International Harvester 485 videos from their original YouTube creators.