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International Harvester 1086 vs International Harvester 3388
Verdict: International Harvester 1086 vs International Harvester 3388
The International Harvester 1086 and the International Harvester 3388 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 131 hp. International Harvester 1086 is the lighter machine (12,300 kg vs 16,340 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 3388 is the newer design (1978 vs 1976). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
131 hp
131 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
The transmission features three ranges (low, high, and reverse) with four gears (1-4) in each range. The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides an additional high/low selection for each speed. The range and gear can be shifted only when the tractor is stopped. The TA can be shifted while the tractor is in motion.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low-high) with two-range power shift between direct-drive and Torque Amplifier.Reference
Total built
47,420Reference
2,146Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
power assistReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
1086 Hi-Clear
high clearanceReference
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Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
85.0 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
84.3 kWReference
83.3 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
7.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
109 x 121 mmReference
109 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual paper elementsReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Coolant capacity
23.7 LReference
32.2 LReference
Oil capacity
85.2 LReference
18.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
98.0 kWReference
97.4 kWReference
Max power
84.3 kWReference
83.3 kWReference
Fuel tank
—
340.7 LReference
Idle RPM
—
780-2645Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Oil type
IH Hy-Tran/B-6Reference
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Clutch
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356mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
96.9 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
98.0 kWReference
97.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
85.2 LReference
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Type
two-speed power shiftReference
two-range power shiftReference
Capacity
85.2 LReference
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Valves
2Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
1000@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
99.7 kWReference
95.9 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
83.3 LReference
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Max capacity
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9979 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
269 cmReference
279 cmReference
Weight
12300 to 13030 poundsReference
16340 to 17420 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
16.9-38Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
16.9-38Reference
2WD Ag front
10.00-16Reference
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4WD Ag front
13.6-24Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
16.9-38Reference
2WD Length
426 cmReference
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4WD Length
429 cmReference
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Width
248 cmReference
258 cmReference
Height (cab)
320 cmReference
291 cmReference
Ground clearance
66 cmReference
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Bar rear axle
88 mmReference
82 mmReference
Shipping
5910 kgReference
7411 kgReference
2WD Operating
5767 kgReference
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Ag front
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16.9-38Reference
Length
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576 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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55 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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65 cmReference
Front axle
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82 mmReference
Operating
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7901 kgReference
Ballasted
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8096 kgReference
1086 Serial Number Location
1086 Serial Numbers
1976
8601Reference
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1977
14725Reference
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1978
25672Reference
8801Reference
1979
34731Reference
8816Reference
1980
42186Reference
10037Reference
1981
51671Reference
10714Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
61 (with cab)Reference
100Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
470Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
32.2 l/hourReference
31.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
6124 kgReference
7604 kgReference
Speeds
3388 Serial Numbers
Location:
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On the rear tractor frame, right side, near axle.Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.