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International Harvester A-986

International Harvester A-986 — 86A Series · 115 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester A-986 is a tractor with a rating of 115 hp, situated in the middle of its class in terms of power output. Manufactured from 1978 to 1981, the A-986 is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives through a two-wheel drive system with a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the A-986 is 5533 kg, making it suitable for jobs 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
115 hp
Weight
5533 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
41 rows
Recorded power
115 hp
Recorded weight
5533 kg
Transmissions
16-speed two-speed power shift
Production years
1978-1981
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Geelong, AustraliaReference
Total built492Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesbull gearReference
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic rearReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine99.2 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)76.8 kWReference
International Harvester DT-358Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 129 mmReference
Power99.2 kWReference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Torque450.2 NmReference
Torque RPM1600Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference

Transmission

16-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TransmissionTorque AmplifierReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch356mm cerametallic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)85.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase266 cmReference
Weight5533 kgReference
Length403 cmReference
Width259 cmReference
Height (cab)289 cmReference
Shipping weight5533 kgReference
Ground clearance38 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference

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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