- Standard layout, Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1981–1996
- 7,621 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester 1455 XL specs: hp, weight, years
IH DT-402 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 143 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
143 hp
107 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1455XL”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 14,154 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 13.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
International Harvester 1455 XL specs: key facts
The International Harvester 1455 XL was built from 1981 to 1996.
The International Harvester 1455 XL has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 107 kW (143 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 1455 XL is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The International Harvester 1455 XL has a IH DT-402 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.59 L diesel unit.
The International Harvester 1455 XL weighs 6,420 kg (14,154 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 1455 XL has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 1455 XL delivers 50.0 L/min (13.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1455XL”

How much horsepower does a 1455 XL have?
The only figure for the 1455 XL is 143 hp (107 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1455XL”
What engine is in a 1455 XL?
A 1455 XL has an IH DT-402, a 6-cylinder 6.59 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | IH DT-402 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 401.9 ci · 6.59 L |
| Max torque | 390 lb·ft · 529 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1455XL”
How much will a 1455 XL lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 1455 XL are below.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 13.2 gpm · 50.0 L/min |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1455XL”
What transmission does a 1455 XL have?
Transmission specifications for the 1455 XL are below.
| Clutch | Dry dual clutch with additional Voith fluid coupling |
|---|---|
| Steering | Stub axle auxiliary power steering with hydraulic-mechanical power transmission |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1455XL”
How much does a 1455 XL weigh?
A 1455 XL weighs 14,154 lb (6,420 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 14,154 lb · 6,420 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in · 2,798 mm |
| Length | 186.6 in · 4,740 mm |
| Width | 95.0 in · 2,412 mm |
| Height | 115.7 in · 2,940 mm |
| Ground clearance | 19.6 in · 499 mmapproximate |
| Front track | 77.1 in · 1,958 mm |
| Rear track | 72.4–82.8 in · 1,840–2,104 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 17.7 ft · 5.40 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1455XL”
What oil does a 1455 XL take, and how much?
Fluid capacities for the 1455 XL are below.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic | 3.2 qt · 3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1455XL” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 42.3 qt · 40 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1455XL” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 7.4 qt · 7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1455XL” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 34.9 qt · 33 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1455XL” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1455 XL?
Within 10% of its 143 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault 1451-4143.1 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1980Side by side with the 1455 XL →
- Renault 155-54 TX143.1 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1990Side by side with the 1455 XL →
- Case-Steyr 9145a143.1 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2003Side by side with the 1455 XL →
- Massey Ferguson 8120A143.1 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1999Side by side with the 1455 XL →
- Ford TW-20 (A)144.0 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the 1455 XL →
- SAME Laser 150 DT143.0 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1996Side by side with the 1455 XL →
Common questions about the International Harvester 1455 XL
Is a 1455 XL two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 1455 XL is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 1455 XL have?
A 1455 XL has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
What serial numbers does a 1455 XL carry?
The source prints serial numbers DO4 0936 D 001000 to DO4 0936 D 004126 for the 30 km/h version. It does not say whether that is the tractor’s or the engine’s number, and we never work out a year from a serial number.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1455XL”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 1455XL — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-53617 · revision 1088903. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document