| Production | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Backhoe loader tractor | |
| International Harvester 280A Engine | |
| International 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
| International Harvester 280A Transmission | |
| 3-speed power shift | |
| 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 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 90.2 inches 229 cm |
| Weight | 17850 lbs 8096 kg |
| Front tire | 14-17.5 |
| Rear tire | 18.4x24 |
| Backhoe & Loader | |
| Dig depth | 194.9 inches 495 cm |
| Dump angle | 49 inches 124 cm |
| 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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