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International Harvester 3288 vs International Harvester Hydro 70
Verdict: International Harvester 3288 vs International Harvester Hydro 70
The International Harvester 3288 and the International Harvester Hydro 70 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 90 hp. International Harvester Hydro 70 is the lighter machine (7,450 kg vs 11,100 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 3288 is the newer design (1981 vs 1973). 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
90 hp
90 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
With 18.4-34R1 rear tires.Reference
Diesel hydrostatic 2WDNovember 14 - December 3, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1155 fileReference
Total built
1,162Reference
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Final drives
bull gearReference
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Differential lock
rearReference
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Original price
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$14,200Reference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
60.2 kWReference
40.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
59.4 kWReference
40.2 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
98 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual stage dryReference
Compression
14.8:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Idle RPM
900-2400Reference
900-2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
19.9 LReference
Oil capacity
85.2 LReference
75.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
67.5 kWReference
51.8 kWReference
Max power
59.4 kWReference
39.6 kWReference
Engine (gross)
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67.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
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67.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Clutch
304.8mm cerametallic discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
67.1 kWReference
51.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
67.5 kWReference
51.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
85.2 LReference
75.7 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
85.2 LReference
75.7 LReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
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Pump flow
56.8 lpmReference
22.7 lpmReference
Total flow
102.2 lpmReference
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Steering flow
45.4 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
draft sensingReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
540@1986Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
65.9 kWReference
48.8 kWReference
Rear valves
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2Reference
Capacities
Fuel
189.2 LReference
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Gas Fuel
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124.9 LReference
Diesel Fuel
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117.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
266 cmReference
261 cmReference
Weight
11100 to 11760 poundsReference
7450 to 8200 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
15.5-38Reference
Ag front
9.5L-15Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
15.5-38Reference
Length
467 cmReference
408 cmReference
Width
259 cmReference
220 cmReference
Height (cab)
284 cmReference
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Shipping weight
5034 kgReference
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Operating weight
5334 kgReference
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Ground clearance
33 cmReference
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Rear axle
82 by 2997 mmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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195 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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264 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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35 cmReference
Front tread
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147 to 208 cmReference
Rear tread
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142 to 274 cmReference
Gas Shipping
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3379 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
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3578 kgReference
Operating
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3719 kgReference
3288 Serial Numbers
1981
501Reference
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1982
1063Reference
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1983
1286Reference
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1984
1464Reference
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1985
1651Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, ahead of the rear axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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37Reference
Test results
Fuel use
20.8 l/hourReference
20.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
5210 kgReference
3769 kgReference
Speeds
Hydro 70 Serial Number Location
Hydro 70 Serial Numbers
1973
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7501Reference
1974
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7570Reference
1975
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8681Reference
1976
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10094Reference
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.