Tractor · 1978Unverified
International Harvester 3588
International Harvester 3588 — 30 2+2 Series · 150 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.