International Harvester TD-18A

International Harvester TD-18A Agricultural Crawler tractor Technical Specifications

International Harvester TD-18A is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1949 – 1958.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for International Harvester TD-18A 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 TD-18A Production














Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: International Harvester
Type: Agricultural Crawler tractor
Factory: Melrose Park, Illinois, USA
Total built: 22,016


International Harvester TD-18A Power













Engine:
Drawbar (claimed): 87 hp
64.9 kW
Belt (claimed): 101 hp
75.3 kW
Drawbar (tested): 85.61 hp
63.8 kW
Belt (tested): 97.83 hp
73.0 kW

International Harvester TD-18A Mechanical






















Chassis: crawler
Steering: mechanical steering clutches
Brakes: mechanical contracting band
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 6-speed gear

Title serial numbers



















































Location: upper-left dash
1949: 22536 (TDR)
1950: 22837 (TDR)
1951: 24668 (TDR)
1952: 27245 (TDR)
1953: 29201 (TDR)
1954: 32089 (TDR)
1955: 33507 (TDR)
Final: 33649 (TD181)
1955: 33650 (TD181)
1956: 35725 (TD181)
Final: 36100 (TD181)
1956: 36101 (TD182)
1957: 37882 (TD182)
1958: 38805 (TD182)
Final: 38861 (TD182)


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my International Harvester TD-18A? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

International Harvester TD-18A Engine detail





































Engine Detail
International Harvester D-691
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement: 691.1 ci
11.3 L
Bore/Stroke: 4.75×6.50 inches
121 x 165 mm
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 15.5:1
Rated RPM: 1350
Starter: gasoline-start
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 26 qts
24.6 L
Coolant capacity: 104 qts
98.4 L



International Harvester TD-18A Transmission overview

Engine Oil






Type: gear
Gears: 6 forward and 2 reverse

International Harvester TD-18A Dimensions
















Length: 166 inches
421 cm
Width: 95 inches
241 cm
Height: 106 inches
269 cm
Shiping weight: 22830 lbs
10355 kg (narrow gauge)
  23630 lbs
10718 kg (wide gauge)

International Harvester TD-18A Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 446


































Nebraska Tractor Test 446
Diesel 6-speed crawler
June 27 – July 18, 1950
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 446 file
Belt power (max): 97.83 hp
73.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 85.61 hp
63.8 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull: 20,234 lbs
9178 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is International Harvester TD-18A a good tractor?

The International Harvester TD-18A 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 TD-18A take?

Check out the International Harvester TD-18A 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 TD-18A?

The International Harvester TD-18A was an agricultural tractor model made from 1949 – 1958

Where is the serial number on a International Harvester TD-18A?

Lookup upper-left dash

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