- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1971–1974
- 21,017 built
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 966 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER D-414 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 95.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
95.6 hp
71.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 966”, 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
- 11,625 lb
- 3-point lift
- 5,000 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 12.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
International Harvester 966 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 966 was built from 1971 to 1974.
The International Harvester 966 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 71.3 kW (95.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.Source 1
The International Harvester 966 is two-wheel drive (2WD).Source 1
The International Harvester 966 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER D-414 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.78 L diesel unit.
The International Harvester 966 weighs 5,273 kg (11,625 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 966 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the International Harvester 966 lifts 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 966 delivers 45.5 L/min (12.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 966”
How does the 966 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 2,268 kg is low for its class — 44% below the median of 4,071 kg across the 250 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 47% below the median of 15 across the 338 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 5,273 kg is high for its class — 30% above the median of 4,050 kg across the 351 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 351 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 966 have?
The only figure for the 966 is 95.6 hp (71.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 966”
What engine is in a 966?
A 966 has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER D-414, a 6-cylinder 6.78 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER D-414 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 413.9 ci · 6.78 L |
| Max torque | 305 lb·ft · 414 N·m @ 1,350 rpm |
| Injection | ROOSA-MASTER injection pump and BOSCH injection and nozzle holder |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 966”
How much will a 966 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 966 lifts 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 12.0 gpm · 45.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2Source 1 |
| Lift at ends | 5,000 lb · 2,268 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 2,100 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines or 1 1/8"- 20 partSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 966”
What transmission does a 966 have?
Transmission specifications for the 966 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated DYNA-LIFE clutchSources disagreePedal-operated Dyna-Life clutch (Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 966”) |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 966”
How much does a 966 weigh?
A 966 weighs 11,625 lb (5,273 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 11,625 lb · 5,273 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in · 2,662 mmSource 1 |
| Length | 165.0 in · 4,191 mm |
| Width | 98.0 in · 2,489 mmSource 1 |
| Height | 105.0 in · 2,667 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.0 in · 356 mm |
| Front track | 62.0–86.0 in · 1,575–2,184 mmSource 1 |
| Rear track | 60.0–94.0 in · 1,524–2,388 mmSource 1 |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.8 ft · 3.61 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 966”
What oil does a 966 take, and how much?
A 966 engine takes 12.0 qt (11.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 966” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 90.0 qt · 85.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 966” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 24.0 qt · 22.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 966” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 966?
Within 10% of its 93.5 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- SAME Buffalo DT94 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1974Side by side with the 966 →
- J.I. Case 103193.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1966–1969Side by side with the 966 →
- International Harvester 856 (4WD)94.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1971Side by side with the 966 →
- International Harvester Farmall 856 (A)94.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1971Side by side with the 966 →
- Ford 800094.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1972Side by side with the 966 →
- IMT 5100/510692.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1982–1992Side by side with the 966 →
Common questions about the International Harvester 966
Is a 966 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 966 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 966 have?
A 966 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines or 1 1/8"- 20 part shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 966”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 966”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Farmall Farmall 966 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118870 · revision 1034721. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 966 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118869 · revision 1055526. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document