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Tractor · 1978Unverified

International Harvester 3588

Name: International Harvester 3588
Brand: International Harvester

International Harvester 3588 — 30 2+2 Series · 150 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 3588 is a tractor with a rated output of 150 hp, categorising it within the higher-powered machines of its class. Production of this model occurred from 1978 to 1981. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the 3588 ranges from 16520 to 17620 pounds, making it suitable for tasks involving approximately 200–800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

150 hp

Max power

94.1 kW

Weight

16520 to 17620 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

78 rows

Recorded power

150 hp

Transmissions

16-speed two-range power shift

Production years

1978-1981

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference

Total built5,643Reference

Original price was $51,300 in 1981Reference

Four-wheel driveReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Cab standardReference

Engine

International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank340.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)96.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)94.1 kWReference

International Harvester DT-466BReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke109 x 136 mmReference

Rated RPM2400Reference

Idle RPM780-2665Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity18.9 LReference

Coolant capacity32.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed112.2 kWReference

Max power94.1 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed two-range power shiftReference

TransmissionTorque AmplifierReference

Typetwo-range power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch356mm dry discReference

Oil capacity89.4 LReference

Left lever selects high, low, or reverse range. Right lever selects gear. On-the-move power shift without the clutch between gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8. Synchronized shift (with the clutch) from 2-to-3, 4-to-5, and 6-to-7.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)112.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)112.2 kWReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Valves2Reference

Pump flow45.4 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Engine RPM1000@2100Reference

Power at rated PTO speed113.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase279 cmReference

Weight16520 to 17620 poundsReference

Front tire18.4-38Reference

Rear tire18.4-38Reference

Ag front18.4-38Reference

Ag rear18.4-38Reference

Length579 cmReference

Width258 cmReference

Height (cab)294 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)58 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)67 cmReference

Front axle82 mmReference

Bar rear axle82 mmReference

Shipping7493 kgReference

Operating7992 kgReference

3588 Serial Numbers

Location:Ahead of rear axle on right side.Reference

19788801Reference

19798844Reference

198011797Reference

198113561Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps72Reference

Charging amps100Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Capacities

Max capacity9979 kgReference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 4WDAugust 22 - 29, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1320 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use36.3 l/hourReference

Fuel use34.1 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 4LoDD used for power test.Reference

Max pull7978 kgReference

Gear 1LoDD used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4-34 tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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