The International Harvester 234 is a 2WD or 4WD compact utility tractor manufactured by Mitsubishi in Japan for distributor International Harvester from 1982 to 1984. The International 234 is equipped with a 0.8 L (51.8 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: a gear type transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears or a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The IH 234 compact utility tractor used the Mitsubishi engine. It is a 0.8 L, 849 cm2, (51.8 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 68.0 mm (2.68 in) of the cylinder bore and 78.0 mm (3.07 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 2,700 rpm of output power.
International Harvester 234 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | International Harvester 234 |
| Length | 2,620 mm (103.1 in) |
| Width | 930 mm (36.6 in) |
| Height | 1,170 mm (46.1 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Weight | 550 kg (1,213 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.2 liters (4.8 US gal.; 4 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | – |
| Cabin type | Two-post ROPS |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Mitsubishi |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 0.8 L, 849 cm2, (51.8 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 68.0 mm X 78.0 mm (2.68 in X 3.07 in) |
| Horsepower | 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 2,700 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 3.0 L (3.2 US. qt, 2.6 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 4.9 L (5.2 US. qt, 4.3 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 FWA 4WD (optional) |
| Steering type | – |
| Brakes | – |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Gear type |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 16.3 kmh (10.1 mph) Reverse: 7.4 (4.6 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 11.7 L (3.1 US. gal, 2.6 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: – |
| Rear tires | Ag: – |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Front PTO type | Independent (optional) |
| Front PTO speed | 2,700 rpm |
| Rear PTO type | Transmission |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | – |
| Hydraulic capacity | 11.7 L (3.1 US. gal, 2.6 Imp. gal.) |