International Harvester

278

Farm tractor · 1977–1984

The International Harvester 278 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1977 to 1984. It features a International Harvester D-246 engine. The transmission is a syncromesh type with 8 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EngineInternational Harvester D-246
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement246 ci (4 L)
Bore3.94 in (100 mm)
Stroke5.06 in (129 mm)
Compression Ratio15.5
Air Cleanerdry
Oil Capacity8.8 qts (8.3 L)
Coolant Capacity14.4 qts (13.6 L)
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Rated2,400 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typesyncromesh
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission DescriptionFour synchronized gears in high, low, and reverse ranges.
Clutchdry disc
Oil Capacity36 qts (34.1 L)
Available Options8-speed syncromesh, 16-speed two-speed power shift