About the International Harvester 706
Engine Horsepower: 80 hp
Manufactured: 1963 to 1967
International Harvester 706 Summary
The International Harvester 706 was produced from 1963 to 1967 and featured a horsepower of 67.46 hp (drawbar tested) and 76.56 hp (PTO tested). A total of 4,884 units were built. It offered several variants including the Farmall 706 (row-crop), IH 706 (standard-tread), IH 2706 (industrial), and 706 Hi-Clear (high-crop).
International Harvester 706 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the International Harvester 706, and how many were built?
- Manufacturer: International Harvester
- Total built: 4,884
- Original price: $6,100 in 1967
- The 706 featured a new Torque Amplifier design to prevent free-wheeling downhill. It was available with an over-center hand clutch, Fast Hitch, or a standard 3-point hitch. The PTO had both 540 and 1000 RPM shafts.
Variants
What are the variants of the International Harvester 706?
- Farmall 706: row-crop
- IH 706: standard-tread
- IH 2706: industrial
- 706 Hi-Clear: high-crop
Engines
What engine options were available for the International Harvester 706?
- International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel
- International Harvester 5.1L 6-cyl diesel
- International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline
- International Harvester 4.8L 6-cyl gasoline
Transmissions
What transmission types were available for the International Harvester 706?
- 8-speed
- 16-speed
Horsepower
What was the horsepower of the International Harvester 706?
- Drawbar (tested): 67.46 hp (50.3 kW)
- PTO (tested): 76.56 hp (57.1 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical specifications of the International Harvester 706?
- Drive: 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
- Steering: Power
- Brakes: Hydraulic disc
- Cab: Optional, A/C available starting in 1966
Capacity
What is the fuel capacity of the International Harvester 706?
- Fuel (gas/diesel): 33 gal (124.9 L)
- Fuel (LP gas): 39 gal (147.6 L)
- Hydraulic system: 17 gal (64.3 L)
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications of the International Harvester 706?
- Type: open center
- Capacity: 17 gal (64.3 L)
- Valves: 1 or 2
- Pump flow: 12 gpm (45.4 lpm), 17 gpm (optional) (64.3 lpm)
- Total flow: 24 gpm (90.8 lpm)
- Steering flow: 9 gpm (34.1 lpm)
Tractor Hitch
What type of hitch does the International Harvester 706 use?
- Rear Type: II/I
- Control: Torsion bar (optional)
- Type: IH Fast Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications of the International Harvester 706?
- Rear PTO: independent
- Rear RPM: 540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the International Harvester 706?
- Wheelbase (2WD): 87.5 inches (222 cm)
- Wheelbase (4WD): 87 inches (220 cm)
- Weight: 8100 to 9160 pounds
- Front tire: 7.50-18
- Rear tire: 18.4-30
Belt Pulley
What are the belt pulley specifications of the International Harvester 706?
- Diameter: 11 inches (27 cm)
- Width: 7.5 inches (19 cm)
- RPM: 1055
- Speed: 3,038 ft/min (925.98 meters/min)
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications of the International Harvester 706?
- Ground: negative
- Charging amps: 25 (generator), 32 (alternator)
- Batteries: 1 (gas), 2 (diesel)
- Battery volts: 12 (gas), 6 (diesel)
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