International Harvester 706 Technical Specifications
International Harvester 706 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1963 – 1967.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for International Harvester 706 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
International Harvester 706 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Standard-tread tractor | |
| Total built | 4,884 |
| Original price was $6,100 in 1967 | |
| The 706 was available with a new Torque Amplifier design that prevented free-wheeling when going downhill. An over-center hand clutch was an option, usually found on Wheatland (standard tread) models. The 706 was available with either the Fast Hitch or a standard 3-point hitch. The PTO featured both 540 and 1000 RPM shafts, both of which turned while in use. | |
| Engine: | 67.46 hp 50.3 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 76.56 hp 57.1 kW |
International Harvester 706 Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Charging amps | 25 (generator) |
| 32 (alternator) | |
| Batteries | 1 (gas) |
| 2 (diesel) | |
| Battery volts | 12 (gas) |
| 6 (diesel) |
International Harvester 706 Mechanical
| Drive | 4×2 2WD |
| 4×4 MFWD 4WD (optional) | |
| Power steering | |
| Hydraulic disc brakes | |
| Cab optional, A/C available starting in 1966 | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 33 gal (gas/diesel) 124.9 L |
| 39 gal (LP gas) 147.6 L | |
| Hydraulic system | 17 gal 64.3 L |
Hydraulics
| 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 |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Control | torsion bar (optional) |
| Type | IH Fast Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540/1000 |
International Harvester 706 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| International Harvester D282 | |
| diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| The 282 was the original diesel available for the 706. It was later replaced by the German-built 310 diesel. | |
| Displacement | 282 ci 4.6 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.6875×4.3906 inches 94 x 112 mm |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Coolant capacity | 21.5 qts 20.3 L |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.027 inches (hot) 0.686 mm |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.027 inches (hot) 0.686 mm |
| Engine Oil | |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts 8.5 L |
International Harvester 706 Transmission overview
| Transmission | sliding gear |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | 12-inch dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 68 qts 64.4 L |
| Oil type | IH Hy-Tran |
| The 706 transmission is controlled by means of two levers. A range lever selects high, low, reverse range, or neutral. A separate speed lever selects one of four speeds. The tractor must be stopped, and the clutch used, to change range or speed gears. | |
International Harvester 706 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 87.5 inches (2WD) 222 cm |
| 87 inches (4WD) 220 cm | |
| Length | 149 inches (2WD) 378 cm |
| 156 inches (4WD) 396 cm | |
| Width | 80 inches (min) 203 cm |
| 103 inches (max) 261 cm | |
| Height (steering wheel) | 80 inches (2WD) 203 cm |
| 80.5 inches (4WD) 204 cm | |
| Clearance (front axle) | 13 inches (4WD) 33 cm |
| 17 inches (2WD) 43 cm | |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 12 inches 30 cm |
| Rear axle | 3.25 inch diameter 82 mm |
| Front tread | 53 inches 134 cm (fixed) |
| Front tread | 56/69/80 inches 142/175/203 cm (adjustable) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 84 inches 152 to 213 cm |
| International Harvester 706 Weight | |
| Shipping | 8,100 lbs (gas) 3674 kg |
| 8,360 lbs (diesel) 3792 kg | |
| Operating | 8,285 lbs (263 gas) 3758 kg |
| 8,530 lbs (282 diesel) 3869 kg | |
| 8,700 lbs (291 gas) 3946 kg | |
| 9,160 lbs (310 diesel) 4154 kg | |
| Ballasted | 10,710 lbs 4858 kg |
International Harvester 706 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 856 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 856 | |
| 282 diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD October 21 – November 8, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 856 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 72.42 hp 54.0 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 67.26 hp 50.2 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 65.12 hp 48.6 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour |
| Gear 2-High-TA used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 8,026 lbs 3640 kg |
| Gear 3-Low-TA used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 858 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 858 | |
| 263 gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD October 30 – November 20, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 858 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 73.82 hp 55.0 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour 21.6 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 68.77 hp 51.3 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 66.18 hp 49.4 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.9 gal/hour 22.3 l/hour |
| Gear 2-High-TA used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 7,976 lbs 3617 kg |
| Gear 3-Low-TA used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 955 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 955 | |
| 310 diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD November 14 – 28, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 955 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 76.09 hp 56.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 71.84 hp 53.6 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 67.46 hp 50.3 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour |
| Gear 1-High-Direct used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 8,416 lbs 3817 kg |
| Gear 3-Low-TA used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 956 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 956 | |
| 291 LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD November 14 – 28, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 956 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 76.3 hp 56.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour 31.8 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 70.98 hp 52.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.6 gal/hour 28.8 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 66.53 hp 49.6 kW |
| Fuel use | 8.3 gal/hour 31.4 l/hour |
| Gear 1-High-Direct used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 8,387 lbs 3804 kg |
| Gear 3-Lo-TA used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 957 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 957 | |
| 291 gas Torque Amplifier 2WD November 16 – 28, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 957 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 76.56 hp 57.1 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 71.8 hp 53.5 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 65.67 hp 49.0 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour |
| Gear 1-High-DD used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 8,387 lbs 3804 kg |
| Gear 3-Low-TA used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is International Harvester 706 a good tractor?
The International Harvester 706 is one of the great tractors in the International Harvester stable, and it has earned International Harvester a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a International Harvester 706 take?
Check out the International Harvester 706 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year International Harvester made the ?
The International Harvester 706 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1963 – 1967
How much horsepower is a International Harvester 706?
The engine tested at 67.46 hp
50.3 kW drawbar and 76.56 hp
57.1 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a International Harvester 706 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the International Harvester 706 weight ranges from 8100 to 9160 pounds .
How much can a International Harvester 706 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the International Harvester 706 tractors starts at 8,026 lbs
3640 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.