International Harvester 3388 Specs ( 1978-1981 )

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Production

Description Original price was $45,680 in 1981
Drive type Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer International Harvester
Total built 2,146

Engine

Engine type International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank 90 gal (340.7 L)
Air cleaner dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke 4.30x5.00 inches (109 x 127 mm)
Coolant capacity 34 qts (32.2 L)
Description International Harvester DT-436B / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 436 ci (7.1 L)
Idle RPM 780-2645
Oil capacity 20 qts (18.9 L)
Rated RPM 2400
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (tested) 111.75 hp (83.3 kW)
PTO (tested) 130.61 hp (97.4 kW)

Transmission

Clutch 356mm dry disc
Description Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low-high) with two-range power shift between direct-drive and Torque Amplifier.
Gears 16 forward and 8 reverse
Transmission Torque Amplifier
Transmission type 16-speed two-range power shift
Type two-range power shift

Mechanical

Cab Cab standard
Description Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type Four-wheel drive
Steering hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

Pump flow 12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Type closed center
Valves 2

Hitch

Rear Type III

PTO

Engine RPM 540@2100
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540/1000

Electrical

Batteries 2
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 72
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (front axle) 22 inches (55 cm)
Clearance (rear axle) 25.6 inches (65 cm)
Height (cab) 114.7 inches (291 cm)
Length 227 inches (576 cm)
Wheelbase 110 inches (279 cm)
Width 101.6 inches (258 cm)
Front tire 16.9-38
Rear tire 16.9-38
Weight 16340 to 17420 pounds
Wheelbase 110 inches (279 cm)
Ag front 16.9-38
Ag rear 16.9-38

3388 Serial Numbers

1978 8801
1979 8816
1980 10037
1981 10714
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: On the rear tractor frame, right side, near axle.

International Harvester 3388 Weight

Ballasted 17,850 lbs (8096 kg)
Max capacity 22000 lbs (9979 kg)
Operating 17,420 lbs (7901 kg)
Shipping 16340 lbs (7411 kg)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1319

Description Diesel 16-speed 4WDAugust 21 - 27, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1319 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4-Lo-DD used for power test. / Gear 1-Lo-DD used for pull test.
Fuel use 8.4 gal/hour (31.8 l/hour) / 7.6 gal/hour (28.8 l/hour) / 8.3 gal/hour (31.4 l/hour)
Max power 111.75 hp (83.3 kW)
Max pull 16,764 lbs (7604 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 130.61 hp (97.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 128.59 hp (95.9 kW)

References

Description 1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / Field Force published in 1981, by International Harvester / Buyer's Guide 1981 published by International Harvester / Operator's Manual 3388, 3588 and 3788 Tractors (1096188R3) published in 1979