International Harvester 383
Built: 5/1972–2/1975 · Series: Star Serie
More machines from model year 1972
International Harvester 383 (Star Line) – three-cylinder diesel rated at 25.6 kW, 2,065 kg weight and a 25 km/h top speed, built from 1972 to 1975.
The Star line, like the Formel-S line, was part of International Harvester's European tractor programme of the early 1970s. The 383 was built from May 1972 to February 1975 and occupied the lower power class of light general-purpose tractors within the Star line.
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The 383 has a water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine of 2,536 cm3 displacement, producing 25.6 kW (35 hp) at 1,900 rpm. At 2,065 kg, 3,245 mm long and 1,582 mm wide on a 1,920 mm wheelbase, it is a light tractor for smaller plots. Overall height is 2,272 mm, top speed 25 km/h.
With a three-cylinder engine under 30 kW, the 383 belongs to the class of small general-purpose tractors built in the 1970s for grassland farms, specialty crops and smaller arable plots. At a top speed of 25 km/h it falls, in Germany, into driving licence class L, capped at 40 km/h. The power take-off and three-point linkage of such light tractors likewise followed the standard 540 rpm and ISO 730.
On a used three-cylinder of this power class, besides the usual checks of compression and injection pump, it is worth looking closely at the front axle bearings, which see heavier use on light tractors with frequent front-end work such as loader or mower attachments. Gearbox seals and brake cables belong on the checklist too, along with the condition of the wing mounts and the paint underneath them, where hidden corrosion often starts first.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells International Harvester 383
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 35 hp (25.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,900 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,536 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,245 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,582 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,272 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,920 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 383 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,065 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | IH Agriomatic 8+2correct |
| Front tyres | 6.00-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 11-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | standard tractor, unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 7,994correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.4 kW/t (26 kW / 2.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 20% 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 383 have?
The International Harvester 383 delivers 35 hp.
How much does the International Harvester 383 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,065 kg.
What engine does the International Harvester 383 have?
3 cylinders, 2,536 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the International Harvester 383 go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the International Harvester 383?
3,245 mm × 1,582 mm × 2,272 mm.
When was the International Harvester 383 built?
Production years: 5/1972–2/1975.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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