- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1981–1990
- 5,066 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 745 XL(A) specs: hp, weight, years
IH D-239 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 70.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
70.7 hp
52.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 745XL”, 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
- 7,562 lb
- 3-point lift
- 6,947 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
International Harvester 745 XL(A) specs: key facts
The International Harvester 745 XL(A) was built from 1981 to 1990.
The International Harvester 745 XL(A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 52.7 kW (70.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 745 XL(A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The International Harvester 745 XL(A) has a IH D-239 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.91 L diesel unit.Source 1
The International Harvester 745 XL(A) weighs 3,430 kg (7,562 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 745 XL(A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the International Harvester 745 XL(A) lifts 3,151 kg (6,947 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 745 XL(A) delivers 31.0 L/min (8.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 745XL”

How much horsepower does a 745 XL(A) have?
The only figure for the 745 XL(A) is 70.7 hp (52.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 745XL”
What engine is in a 745 XL(A)?
A 745 XL(A) has an IH D-239, a 4-cylinder 3.91 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | IH D-239 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 238.7 ci · 3.91 L |
| Max torque | 185 lb·ft · 251 N·m @ 1,600 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 743”
How much will a 745 XL(A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 745 XL(A) lifts 6,947 lb (3,151 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 8.2 gpm · 31.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 6,947 lb · 3,151 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 1,920 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 745XL”
What transmission does a 745 XL(A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 745 XL(A) are below.
| Clutch | Dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Dry double disc brake, acting on the differential side shafts |
| Steering | Stub axle power assisted steering with hydraulic mechanical power transmission |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 745XL”
How much does a 745 XL(A) weigh?
A 745 XL(A) weighs 7,562 lb (3,430 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,562 lb · 3,430 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 12,125 lb · 5,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 87.6 in · 2,226 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 146.9 in · 3,730 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 80.7 in · 2,050 mm |
| Height | 105.1 in · 2,670 mm |
| Ground clearance | 19.1 in · 484 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 52.9–71.8 in · 1,343–1,823 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 62.2–78.0 in · 1,580–1,982 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.1 ft · 3.70 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 745XL”
What oil does a 745 XL(A) take, and how much?
A 745 XL(A) engine takes 10.0 qt (9.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.0 qt · 9.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 745XL” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 44.4 qt · 42 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 745XL” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 5.5 qt · 5.25 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 745XL” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.9 qt · 15 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 745XL” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 745 XL(A)?
Within 10% of its 70.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 87070.7 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1973Side by side with the 745 XL(A) →
- Eicher 307271 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1990Side by side with the 745 XL(A) →
- Ford 561071 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1991Side by side with the 745 XL(A) →
- Landini 7830 (DT) TL-20 N/F (TL-20 DT/F)71 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1987Side by side with the 745 XL(A) →
- VALMET 605/605-471.1 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1989Side by side with the 745 XL(A) →
- VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 60571.1 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1985Side by side with the 745 XL(A) →
Common questions about the International Harvester 745 XL(A)
Is a 745 XL(A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 745 XL(A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 745 XL(A) have?
A 745 XL(A) has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
What serial numbers does a 745 XL(A) carry?
The source prints serial numbers DO3 0230 D 001000 to DO3 0230 005767. 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 745XL”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 743”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 743 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-53516 · revision 887174. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 745XL — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-101165 · revision 901174. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document