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International Harvester 666

The International Harvester 666 was manufactured from 1972 to 1976. The IH 666 tractor is powered by International Harvester D312 six-cylinder direct injection diesel engine with a rated power of 73 Hp (54.1 kW) or International Harvester C291 six-cylinder water-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 72 Hp (53.3 kW).

The IH 666 is fitted with 3 types of transmission. Type 1: 5x1 sliding gear transmission. Type 2: 10x2 Torque Amplifier two-speed power shift transmission. Type 3: 2-range hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

Max. forward speed - 21 mph (33.8 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 21 mph (33.8 km/h). The open center hydraulic system used a gear pump with a rated capacity of 12 gpm (45.5 lpm). The main relief pressure is 172 bar (2500 psi). The International Harvester 666 was equipped with a hydrostatic power steering system, mechanical disc brakes, 7.50x16 front tires, and 15.5x38 rear tires. The wheelbase is 103" (2610 mm).

Diesel Engine
Engine Model International Harvester D312
Engine Type 4-stroke, six-cylinder diesel
Number of Cylinders 6
Displacement, cu in (L) 312 (5.10)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.88 (98.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 4.41 (112.0)
Aspiration Natural
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 73.0 (54.1)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 2000
Compression 17:1
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System Direct injection
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 31.0 (117.3)
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12

Gasoline Engine
Engine Model International Harvester C291
Engine Type 4-stroke, six-cylinder gasoline
Number of Cylinders 6
Displacement, cu in (L) 291 (4.80)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.75 (95.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 4.39 (112.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 72.0 (53.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 2000
Compression 7.5:1
Air Cleaner Dry elements
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 31.0 (117.3)
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12

Power Take-Off
PTO Operational Type Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) 66.3 (49.2)
PTO Clutch Type Dry disc
PTO Speeds, rpm 540


Standard Transmission
Transmission Type Sliding gear
Gearbox Type 5F/1R
Number of Forward Gears 5
Number of Reverse Gears 1
Clutch Type Dry disc
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 15.8 (25.3)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 2.8 (4.4)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Type Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears Infinite, 2-range
Number of Reverse Gears Infinite, 2-range
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 21.0 (33.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 21.0 (33.8)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Type Torque Amplifier
Gearbox Type 10F/2R, 2-speed powershift
Number of Forward Gears 10
Number of Reverse Gears 2
Clutch Type Dry disc
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 16.5 (26.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 3.0 (4.8)

Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration Front Steer
Steering System Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size 7.50-16
Rear Tire Size 15.5-38
Front Tread, in (mm) 58-82 (1470-2080)
Rear Tread, in (mm) 60-98 (1520-2480)

Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System Type Open Center
Implement Pump Type Gear
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) 12.0 (45.5)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) 172 (2500)
3-Point Hitch Category 2

Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) 103 (2610)
Length, in (mm) 162 (4110)
Height (Exhaust), in (mm) 105 (2660)
Overall Width, in (mm) 89.4 (2270)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) 21 (530)
Weight, lb (kg) 7055 (3200)

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