International Harvester 280A
| | 1978 - 1982 |
| Backhoe loader tractor |
|
Series map:
270A
280A
77.0hp
97.0hp
| Production |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester
|
| Backhoe loader tractor |
| International Harvester 280A Power |
| Engine (gross) | 97 hp
72.3 kW
|
| Engine (net) | 90 hp
67.1 kW
|
| Mechanical |
| Final drives | outboard planetary
|
| Power steering |
| Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Four-rops ROPS canopy. Cab optional with available air-conditioning. |
| Capacity |
| Fuel | 38 gal
143.8 L
|
| Hydraulic system | 31 gal
117.3 L
|
| Hydraulics |
| Capacity | 31 gal
117.3 L
|
| Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar
|
| Pump flow | 27 gpm (loader)
102.2 lpm
|
| | 44 gpm (backhoe)
166.5 lpm
|
| 280A Serial Numbers |
| Location: | Serial number plate on top of the right-side frame rail next to the engine.
|
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative
|
| Charging system | alternator
|
| Charging amps | 60
|
| Battery volts | 12
|
| References |
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| 1978/'79 Industrial Equipment Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester |
| 280A Backhoe loader Specifications published in 1979, by International Harvester |
| Page information |
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| This machine's data modified on April 14, 2026 |
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