International Harvester DED (3)
Built: 1953–1956 · Series: D-Reihe
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International Harvester D-Reihe – diesel field tractors from the IHC Neuss plant: types D-322 to D 439, three- and four-cylinder engines of 1,631 to 2,434 cm³, 14.6 to 26.4 kW
In the 1950s International Harvester built the D range for the European market at its plant in Neuss on the Rhine, diesel field tractors developed specifically for Europe's more fragmented farm structure. The types D-322, D 324, D 439 and DED (3) recorded in the register carry IHC Neuss's typical letter-and-number combination, in which the number indicates the approximate displacement or power class.
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The register lists 4 versions with 14.6 to 26.4 kW from three- and four-cylinder diesel engines of 1,631 to 2,434 cm³ displacement, unladen weights from 1,230 to 1,542 kg and rated speeds from 1,750 to 1,900 rpm; lengths range from 2,732 to 2,930 mm, widths from 1,630 to 1,640 mm, heights from 1,550 to 1,585 mm.
The D range positioned International Harvester in the West German and European market of the 1950s against domestic manufacturers such as Fendt, Deutz and Hanomag, and was meant to give the American group a foothold in Europe's small-tractor market, which differed markedly in scale and requirements from the large North American field tractors.
On a used IHC D-range tractor, the condition of the diesel engine's injection pump and injectors, rust on the frame and mudguards, the tightness of the gearbox and axles, and the function of the hydraulics all count; because production has ended, parts for this European IHC range are mostly only available through specialist dealers and collector circles.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: International Harvester D-Reihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 20 hp (14.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,750 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 1,631 cm³correct |
| Bore | 82.6 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 101.6 mmcorrect |
| Injection pressure | 150 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,732 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,630 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,585 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,676 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 395 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,230 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5V/1Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 4.00-19 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 8-42 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20.7 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 8,652correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.9 kW/t (15 kW / 1.2 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 7% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the International Harvester DED (3) have?
The International Harvester DED (3) delivers 20 hp.
How much does the International Harvester DED (3) weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,230 kg.
What engine does the International Harvester DED (3) have?
3 cylinders, 1,631 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the International Harvester DED (3) go?
Top speed is 20.7 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the International Harvester DED (3)?
2,732 mm × 1,630 mm × 1,585 mm.
When was the International Harvester DED (3) built?
Production years: 1953–1956.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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