Tractor · 1981Unverified
International Harvester 5488
International Harvester 5488 — 50 Series · 187 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
187 hp
Max power
121.9 kW
Weight
14710 to 17240 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Total built3,951Reference
Original price$66,615 (1985 2WD )Reference
Original price$78,340 (1985 4WD )Reference
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 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (claimed)121.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)121.9 kWReference
International Harvester DTI-466BReference
intercooled turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke109 x 136 mmReference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Idle RPM800-2660Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity31.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed139.6 kWReference
Max power121.9 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 powershifting 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)138.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)139.6 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 lift3663 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel329.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase283 cmReference
Weight14710 to 17240 poundsReference
Front tire14L-16.1Reference
Rear tire20.8-38Reference
Ag front14L-16.1Reference
Ag rear20.8-38Reference
Length499 cmReference
Width289 cmReference
Height294 cmReference
Ground clearance46 cmReference
Bar rear axle101 by 2895 mmReference
Front tread157 to 218 cmReference
2WD Shipping6672 kgReference
4WD Shipping7214 kgReference
Operating7820 kgReference
5488 Serial Number Location
Right side of tractor frameReference
5488 Serial Numbers
1981501Reference
1982523Reference
19832416Reference
19843112Reference
19854390Reference
Final4452Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel 18-speed 2WDMay 26 - June 8, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1441 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use43.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use43.5 l/hourReference
Max pull8457 kgReference
Speeds
With 20.8-38 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.