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Years in Production / 1981–1985

International Harvester

Hydro 85

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester Hydro 85.

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80hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1981–1985

Production years

International Harvester

Manufacturer

Hydro 85 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1981 - 1985

85 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Doncaster, England

Manufacturer
International Harvester

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Cab standard. Economy and Deluxe cabs available.

Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Hydraulics

Pump Flow
12.4 gpm46.9 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
position and draft control
Rear Lift
4400 lbs1995 kg
Rear Lift
5250 lbs*With optional assistor ram2381 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear Type
540/1000

Hydro 85 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

International Harvester D-246

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
246 ci4.0 L
Bore Stroke
3.94x5.06 inches100 x 129 mm
Power Net
77.4 hp57.7 kW
Power Gross
80 hp59.7 kW
Fuel System
indirect injection
Rated Rpm
2300
Torque
194 lb-ft263.1 Nm
Torque Rpm
1600
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

International Harvester 4.0L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
29.6 gal112.0 L

Hydro 85 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse

International Harvester Hydro85 Transmission

hydrostatic

Hydro 85 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
147.6 in374 cm
Wheelbase
88.2 in224 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
88.2 inches224 cm
Front Tire
10.00-16
Rear Tire
16.9-34

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
10.00-162WD
Front Ag
12.4-24 (MFWD)
Rear Ag
16.9-34

See it in action

Videos

Watch International Harvester Hydro 85 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1985 International Harvester Hydro 85 2WD 4.0 Litre 4-Cyl Diesel Tractor (80 HP)

Video by Incredible Classic Tractors

Watch on YouTube ↗