Help ID my Tractor

[Annas Terra Vineyard]

This is an inherited piece, I know it is a, International Harvester, it has B414 hand painted on the cowling. It runs very well but it is definitely showing it's age as far as drive ability. It is a nightmare to steer! The brush hog attached to it also disengages under load. I am not QUITE sure if I am operating it properly, I engage it lower it with about 1/4 throttle and go to 1/2 or more throttle while it is in 1st gear and try to move relatively slowly while cutting.

Any input on this tractor is welcome! I plan to continue using it for our vineyard as a basic field tractor I suppose, though i am tempted to sell and upgrade to a newer unit.

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[dgl24087]

TractorData.com International Harvester B-414 tractor information

 

[geneP]

I had an IH of about that vintage. If the PTO engagement lever goes to a gear box looking housing on the back of the tractor it probably has bands to control the PTO. It could only need an adjustment. If you keep the tractor you need a manual.