Compare/International Harvester 7388 vs International Harvester 7488

International Harvester 7388 vs International Harvester 7488

Verdict: International Harvester 7388 vs International Harvester 7488

The International Harvester 7388 and the International Harvester 7488 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 7388 leads on rated power with 230 hp against 200 hp. International Harvester 7388 is the lighter machine (8,845 kg vs 9,151 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 7488 is the newer design (1985 vs 1982). In short: choose the International Harvester 7388 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 7488 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Rated power

230 hp

200 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

International HarvesterReference

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Manufacturer

SteigerReference

International HarvesterReference

With 23.1-30 rear tires.Reference

The Synchro Tri-Six provides six gears with high, medium, low, and reverse ranges. A power shift exists with gear pairs (1/2, 3/4, 5/6) then the clutch needed to shift between pairs.Reference

Total built

2Reference

16Reference

Differential lock

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

734.3 LReference

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Engine

171.5 kWReference

175.2 kWReference

Displacement

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 136 mmReference

Power

171.5 kWReference

175.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

162.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

43.5 LReference

34.1 LReference

Air cleaner

—

dual-stage dryReference

Pre-heating

—

ether injectionReference

Idle RPM

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880-2640Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Transmission

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Tri-SixReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

partial power shiftReference

Pump flow

60.6 lpmReference

106.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

III/IIReference

PTO (claimed)

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149.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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162.8 LReference

Capacity

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162.8 LReference

Rear valves

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2 to 4Reference

Total flow

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325.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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45.4 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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4486 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

293 cmReference

Weight

8845 kgReference

9151 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-30Reference

20.8-38Reference

Rear tire

23.1-30Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag front

23.1-30Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

23.1-30Reference

20.8-38Reference

Length

624 cmReference

607 cmReference

Width

294 cmReference

289 cmReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

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327 cmReference

Shipping weight

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9151 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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52 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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44 cmReference

Front axle

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101 mmReference

Bar rear axle

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101 mmReference

International Harvester 7388 Height

Hood

233 cmReference

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Cab

335 cmReference

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Exhaust

365 cmReference

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Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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601.8 LReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.