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Tractor · 1981Unverified

International Harvester 5088

Name: International Harvester 5088
Brand: International Harvester

International Harvester 5088 — 50 Series · 136 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 5088 is a high-powered tractor with a rated output of 136 hp, making it one of the more powerful models in its class. It was manufactured from 1981 to 1985. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a powershift transmission and four-wheel drive system. Its listed weight ranges from 13765 to 16010 pounds.

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

Rated power

136 hp

Max power

86.6 kW

Weight

13765 to 16010 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

81 rows

Recorded power

136 hp

Transmissions

18-speed partial power shift

Production years

1981-1985

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference

Total built8,176Reference

Original price was $54,300 in 1985Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesplanetaryReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional burgundy or western interior finish.Reference

Engine

International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (claimed)88.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)86.6 kWReference

International Harvester DT-436BReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement7.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke109 x 127 mmReference

Rated RPM2400Reference

Idle RPM900-2655Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity18.9 LReference

Coolant capacity27.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed101.5 kWReference

Max power86.6 kWReference

Transmission

18-speed partial power shiftReference

TransmissionSynchro Tri-Six (STS)Reference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Oil capacity164.7 LReference

Left lever selects gear, right lever selects high, medium, low, or reverse range. Clutch-free on-the-move power shift in gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized on-the-move shifting (with the clutch) between pairs.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)100.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)101.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system164.6 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity164.6 LReference

Valves2Reference

Pump flow94.6 lpmReference

Pump flow151.4 lpmReference

Total flow253.6 lpmReference

Total flow310.4 lpmReference

Steering flow45.4 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIReference

Rear lift3170 kgReference

Rear lift3755 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel264.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase283 cmReference

Weight13765 to 16010 poundsReference

Front tire10.00-16Reference

Rear tire18.4-38Reference

Ag front10.00-16Reference

Ag rear18.4-38Reference

Length499 cmReference

Width284 cmReference

Height292 cmReference

Ground clearance43 cmReference

Bar rear axle88 by 2844 mmReference

Front tread152 to 213 cmReference

2WD Shipping6243 kgReference

4WD Shipping6898 kgReference

Operating7262 kgReference

5088 Serial Number Location

Right side of tractor frameReference

5088 Serial Numbers

1981501Reference

19823551Reference

19836015Reference

19847307Reference

19858623Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 18-speed 2WDNovember 12 - December 8, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1419 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use33.7 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use33.3 l/hourReference

Max pull6785 kgReference

Speeds

With 18.4-38 rear 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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