- Vehicle type: unspecified
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1955–1961
- 28,000 built
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester B-250 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER BD-144 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 29.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
29.6 hp
22.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC B-250”, 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
- 3,333 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 5.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
International Harvester B-250 specs: key facts
The International Harvester B-250 was built from 1955 to 1961.Source 1
The International Harvester B-250 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 22.1 kW (29.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.Source 1
The International Harvester B-250 is two-wheel drive (2WD).Source 1
The International Harvester B-250 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER BD-144 engine, a 4-cylinder 2.36 L diesel unit.
The International Harvester B-250 weighs 1,512 kg (3,333 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester B-250 has a dependent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester B-250 delivers 18.9 L/min (5.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick B-250”
How much horsepower does a B-250 have?
The only figure for the B-250 is 29.6 hp (22.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC B-250”
What engine is in a B-250?
A B-250 has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER BD-144, a 4-cylinder 2.36 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER BD-144 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 144.0 ci · 2.36 L |
| Max torque | 105 lb·ft · 142 N·m @ 1,600 rpmSource 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick B-250”
How much will a B-250 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the B-250 are below.
| Pump flow | 5.0 gpm · 18.9 L/minSource 2 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Dependent, transmission-driven, 540 rpmSource 2 |
| PTO shaft | 1 1/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC B-250”
What transmission does a B-250 have?
Transmission specifications for the B-250 are below.
| Steering | Mechanical GEMMER steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick B-250”
How much does a B-250 weigh?
A B-250 weighs 3,333 lb (1,512 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,333 lb · 1,512 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 74.1 in · 1,883 mmSource 1 |
| Length | 151.4 in · 3,845 mm |
| Width | 63.8 in · 1,620 mm |
| Height | 59.2 in · 1,503 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.6 in · 397 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–76.0 in · 1,219–1,930 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 48.0–76.0 in · 1,219–1,930 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.2 ft · 3.12 mSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick B-250”
What oil does a B-250 take, and how much?
A B-250 engine takes 6.3 qt (6.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC B-250” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 19.0 qt · 18.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick B-250” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 12.2 qt · 11.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC B-250” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick B-250” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a B-250?
Within 10% of its 29.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Hürlimann D 60 Spezial29.6 hp engine, claimed · 1955–1958Side by side with the B-250 →
- Hürlimann D 80 SSP29.6 hp engine, claimed · 1955–1958Side by side with the B-250 →
- Renault D 3029.6 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1960Side by side with the B-250 →
- Renault E 3029.6 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1958Side by side with the B-250 →
- International Harvester D-430 Standard29.6 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1962Side by side with the B-250 →
- Renault R 7012/R 701329.6 hp engine, claimed · 1951–1956Side by side with the B-250 →
Common questions about the International Harvester B-250
Is a B-250 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester B-250 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a B-250 have?
A B-250 has a dependent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 1/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick B-250”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC B-250”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC B-250 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118442 · revision 1031602. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: McCormick B-250 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-117931 · revision 1059865. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document