A very interesting read about the rise n fall of IH

[super55]

I have a super 55 that I absolutely love. I admit the body is a copy of a ford 8n but the independent PTO, 6 fwd/2 rev trans and increased horsepower really make it a significant improvement. Working on it is a cinch, I had to to rebuild the clutch pack on it and didn't have to split the tractor. Just had to pull the top plate off the trans, R/R the clutch pack and then adjust it through the inspection plate underneath.

The one tractor that I thought was most innovative was the allis chalmers model G. I really hope to get one someday just because I think it would be fun to have to cultivate corn in the food plots with. Right now I use an old BF Avery model V that emulates the Farmall Cub.

 

[dieselscout80]

The last series of large farm tractors IH built were beautiful, ground breaking tractors. Towards the end, the 3XXX and 5XXX tractors actually were the first to have a small on board computer and digital readout for RPM, exhaust EGTs, etc. They had some other really cool features and the venerable DT series Diesel engines. The 驛ｽnoopy articulating tractors were funny looking, but were nearly impossible to get stuck and are still sought after for muddy operating conditions.
Very sad to see them go. We had the coolest International Harvester dealership in my town. It had a rail siding and watching the train arrive with shiny new IH farm tractors and combines was a real sight to see. Wish I had pictures.

In the end, profits became the focus over all else. Thatç—´ when companies go down the drain.

I didn't know the display on the 3xxx or 5xxx was any different than the digital display on the later 86 series tractors. From what I understand those digital displays are hard to get repaired now.

I worked for a IH dealer in the 70s and 80s.

I always liked the 2+2 (or Snoopy) tractors.

IH made some great tractors and especially great combines. The axial flow combines continued on it the CaseIH line even to today.

That said the 5xxx are quite a ways behind what the CaseIH Magnum 71xx, 72xx and 89xx in capability. I ran a 7250 and a 8950 Magnum some that FIL had and they were GREAT tractors with lots of power.

The 71xx, 72xx and 89xx had the best powershift transmission I have used and way better than the 8 speed JD powershift.

My old IH 424 has been a great tractor for the more than 10 years I have owned it.

 

[Hay Dude]

I didn't know the display on the 3xxx or 5xxx was any different than the digital display on the later 86 series tractors. From what I understand those digital displays are hard to get repaired now.

I worked for a IH dealer in the 70s and 80s.

I always liked the 2+2 (or Snoopy) tractors.

IH made some great tractors and especially great combines. The axial flow combines continued on it the CaseIH line even to today.

That said the 5xxx are quite a ways behind what the CaseIH Magnum 71xx, 72xx and 89xx in capability. I ran a 7250 and a 8950 Magnum some that FIL had and they were GREAT tractors with lots of power.

The 71xx, 72xx and 89xx had the best powershift transmission I have used and way better than the 8 speed JD powershift.

My old IH 424 has been a great tractor for the more than 10 years I have owned it.

Theyre not, but it doesnt change my statement that IH was the first BRAND of tractor with an on board computer. That was the main objective of what I was saying. Technically, yeah, you got me.....:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[dieselscout80]

Theyre not, but it doesnt change my statement that IH was the first BRAND of tractor with an on board computer. That was the main objective of what I was saying. Technically, yeah, you got me.....:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Okay I wasn't sure.

PS Does that and a dollar get me a cup of coffee... :laughing:

 

[ArlyA]

Here is a nice and short video about IH tractors and some history mixed in.

 

[lilranch2001]

Im not sure why, but the vidiographer seems to want to blame everything but what I feel was the real reason for the company's final demise, which was very poor upper management, How did Tennico succeed?
How did Ford, GM, and Chrysler succeed? It was tough, but they made it.

As I mentioned in a previous post, just think if they had put money into the Scout line back when they closed it 40 years ago, they had a vehicle that was poised to lead the whole SUV revolution.

A forward thinking Company Board and management could have made a great company succeed!

 

[RobS]

First vehicle I ever drove was a 1966 International Scout. I'd love to have that thing now. Anyone know who owns the rights to the Scout name?

 

[lilranch2001]

I dunno, but last year they had a Scout reunion at the old Scout plant in Fort Wayne, they were going to do it again this year, but I am assuming it got cancelled for Covid

 

[lilranch2001]

I just googled it and a hit came up as Case IH Scout, a UTV side by side.......

So maybe Case IH?

 

[lilranch2001]

Well I looked up the reunion/homecoming, and as of right now it is not cancelled

Harvester Homecoming 2