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International Harvester 3088 vs International Harvester 786
Verdict: International Harvester 3088 vs International Harvester 786
The International Harvester 3088 and the International Harvester 786 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 3088 leads on rated power with 81 hp against 80 hp. International Harvester 3088 is the newer design (1981 vs 1980). In short: choose the International Harvester 3088 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 786 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
81 hp
80 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
Left lever selects gear, right lever selects high, low, or reverse range. Tractor may be shifted on the move without the clutch between gear pairs (1-2, 3-4, etc). Synchronized shifting, using the clutch, between gear pairs (2 to 3, 4 to 5, etc). The transmission is four-gear with the powershift provided by an eletcric solenoid actuated Torque Amplifier.Reference
18.4-34 rear tires.Reference
Total built
1,065Reference
1,844Reference
Final drives
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bull gearReference
Steering
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power assistReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
52.4 kWReference
51.5 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
98 x 129 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Compression
16.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Idle RPM
900-2400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
22.7 LReference
Oil capacity
85.2 LReference
85.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
60.7 kWReference
59.8 kWReference
Max power
52.4 kWReference
51.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
cerametallic discReference
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Transmission
—
Torque AmplifierReference
Oil type
—
IH Hy-Tran/B-6Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
59.7 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
60.7 kWReference
59.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
85.2 LReference
85.2 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
85.2 LReference
85.2 LReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
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Pump flow
56.8 lpmReference
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Total flow
102.2 lpmReference
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Steering flow
45.4 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Control
draft sensingReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
59.9 kWReference
57.7 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
189.2 LReference
83.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
266 cmReference
256 cmReference
Weight
10600 to 11940 poundsReference
10600 to 11590 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
9.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
9.5L-15Reference
9.5L-15Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Length
467 cmReference
419 cmReference
Width
259 cmReference
259 cmReference
Height (cab)
284 cmReference
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Shipping weight
4808 kgReference
4808 kgReference
Operating weight
5415 kgReference
5257 kgReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
33 cmReference
Rear axle
82 by 2997 mmReference
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Front tread
152 to 213 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 323 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
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284 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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82 mmReference
3088 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, ahead of the rear axle.Reference
Serial number plate on the right-frame of the tractor frame.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
—
alternatorReference
Charging amps
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61 (with cab)Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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470Reference
Test results
Fuel use
18.9 l/hourReference
18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
4987 kgReference
4521 kgReference
786 Serial Numbers
1980
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6601Reference
1981
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8936Reference
Speeds
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.