IH Tractor Manuals PDF
History of International Harvester Tractors
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1902 – International Harvester Company is formed from the merger of McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and Deering Harvester Company, along with three smaller companies.
Early 1900s – the company quickly establishes itself as a major manufacturer of farm equipment.
1905 – IH produces its first tractor.
1920s – IH introduces the Farmall, considered the first successful row-crop tractor, revolutionizing agricultural work.
1930s – further iterations of the Farmall (Series Letter, like the H and M) introduced, solidifying the brand.
Post-WWII – IH produces trucks and the innovative International Harvester Travelall, an early SUV.
1960s – the International Harvester Scout compact SUV is a popular vehicle, with the Scout 800 being a notable model.
1970s – the company’s performance declines due to mismanagement and rising labor costs.
1979 – a major 172-day strike severely impacts production and finances.
1984 – the agricultural division sold to Tenneco, marking the end of the International Harvester name in that sector.
1985 – the last International Harvester tractor rolls off the production line.
Present – the legacy of IH continues through its successor companies, such as Case IH in agriculture and the Navistar International (formerly International Harvester) division that focuses on trucks.