| Production | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Industrial tractor | |
| Original price was $38,000 in 1980 | |
| International Harvester 260A Engine | |
| International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
| International Harvester 260A Transmissions | |
| 6-speed torque converter | |
| hydrostatic | |
| International Harvester 260A Power | |
| Engine | 74 hp 55.2 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Power steering | |
| Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Four-rops ROPS canopy. Cab optional with heater. |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 20 gal 75.7 L |
| Hydraulic system | 18.5 gal 70.0 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 18.5 gal 70.0 L |
| Pressure | 2250 psi 155.1 bar |
| Gear Pump flow | 30 gpm 113.6 lpm |
| Hydro Pump flow | 28 gpm 106.0 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II/I OptOptional |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 80.5 inches 204 cm |
| Weight | 7972 to 12000 pounds |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
| International Harvester 260A attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
| backhoe | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| 1978/'79 Industrial Equipment Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
| 260A Backhoe Loader Specifications published in 1979, by International Harvester |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on March 8, 2019 |