International Axial-Flow Combines – Original IH Brochure (PDF Download)
Price: $5.00
Experience the machine that redefined the harvest. This original International Harvester Axial-Flow Combine brochure marked one of the most revolutionary advances in modern agriculture — the shift from conventional cylinder-and-straw-walker machines to the legendary single-rotor Axial-Flow system.
Printed in the early 1980s, this beautifully detailed factory brochure covers IH’s complete Axial-Flow lineup — from the nimble 1420 to the powerhouse 1480 — with full-page photography, exploded diagrams, and in-depth technical data. Every page captures the innovation and confidence that made IH’s engineering famous, even as the company faced its final independent years.
Inside you’ll find:
Full lineup details on the 1420, 1440, 1460, and 1480 combines — including horsepower ratings, grain tank capacities, and header compatibility.
Explanations of IH’s Axial-Flow rotor technology, showing how the single longitudinal rotor threshed more efficiently with less grain loss and kernel damage.
Close-ups of the IH Control Center cab, hydrostatic drive system, electro-hydraulic controls, and advanced instrumentation.
Detailed sections on headers and corn heads — 810 rigid cutterbar, 820 flexible soybean header, and 900 Series corn heads.
Specifications, engine details, and options, including hillside configurations, diesel engine performance, and optional monitoring systems.
IH’s signature “Harvest More of What You Grow” philosophy — highlighting how these machines delivered more bushels per acre, per gallon, and per hour than their conventional rivals.
This brochure represents the pinnacle of IH design before the Case merger — when the Axial-Flow combine proved itself a generation ahead of its time.
Perfect for collectors, restorers, and fans of classic red iron, this high-resolution PDF preserves the vivid photography, technical cutaways, and powerful storytelling that defined International Harvester’s final golden era.
File Details:📄 Format: PDF (digital download)📏 Length: 32 pages🕰️ Original publication: 1983💵 Price: $5.00