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International Harvester Hydro 86

International Harvester Hydro 86 — 86 Series · 70 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester Hydro 86 is a tractor with a rated power of 70 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. It was manufactured from 1976 to 1980. The tractor features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and is equipped with two-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight is 3719 kg.

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

Rated power
70 hp
Max power
40.2 kW
Weight
3719 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
80 rows
Recorded power
70 hp
Recorded weight
3719 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
1976-1980
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price was $23,400 in 1980Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Differential dry disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

International Harvester 5.1L 6-cyl dieselReference
International Harvester 4.8L 6-cyl gasolineReference
Drawbar (claimed)39.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)40.2 kWReference
International Harvester D-312Reference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 112 mmReference
Air cleanerdual dry element with unloaderReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
International HarvesterReference
gasolineReference
Displacement4.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke95 x 112 mmReference
Air cleanerdual stage dry with dust unloaderReference
Compression7.5:1Reference
International Harvester D-310Reference
The D-310 diesel was used on the Hydro 86, replacing the 312, during production in 1979.Reference
Displacement5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 111 mmReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression15.1:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed51.9 kWReference
Max power40.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed51.8 kWReference
Max power39.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed52.9 kWReference
Max power39.1 kWReference

Transmission

hydrostaticReference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsvariable forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)51.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)52.9 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves1Reference
Pump flow45.4 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed47.8 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed48.8 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed49.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight3719 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire15.5-38Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Operating weight3719 kgReference
Ballasted weight4731 kgReference

Hydro 86 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor's clutch housing.Reference

Test results

NTTL 1154: gasoline hydrostatic 2WDReference
NTTL 1155: 312 diesel hydrostatic 2WDReference
NTTL 1337: 310 diesel hydrostatic 2WDReference
Gasoline hydrostatic 2WDNovember 14 - December 3, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1154 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use26.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use22.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use29.1 l/hourReference
Max pull3822 kgReference
312 diesel hydrostatic 2WDNovember 14 - December 3, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1155 fileReference
Fuel use21.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use20.1 l/hourReference
Max pull3769 kgReference
310 diesel hydrostatic 2WDMarch 27 - September 17, 1980Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1337 fileReference
Fuel use17.8 l/hourReference
Pull at 6.5 KPHReference
Max pull3998 kgReference
Pull at 3.3 KPHReference

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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