International Harvester 5488 Specs ( 1981-1985 )

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Production

Description Row-Crop tractor / Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Manufacturer International Harvester
Original price $66,615 (1985 2WD )
Total built 3,951

Engine

Engine type International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke 4.30x5.35 inches (109 x 136 mm)
Coolant capacity 33 qts (31.2 L)
Description International Harvester DTI-466B / intercooled turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement 466 ci (7.6 L)
Idle RPM 800-2660
Oil capacity 20 qts (18.9 L)
Rated RPM 2400
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (claimed) 163 hp (121.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 163.44 hp (121.9 kW)
PTO (claimed) 185 hp (138.0 kW)
PTO (tested) 187.22 hp (139.6 kW)

Transmission

Description 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.
Gears 18 forward and 6 reverse
Oil capacity 174 qts (164.7 L)
Transmission Synchro Tri-Six (STS)
Transmission type 18-speed partial power shift
Type partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional burgundy or western interior finish.
Description Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock mechanical rear
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives planetary

Capacity

Fuel 87 gal (329.3 L)
Hydraulic system 43.5 gal (164.6 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 43.5 gal (164.6 L)
Pump flow 25 gpm (94.6 lpm)
Steering flow 12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Total flow 67 gpm (253.6 lpm)
Type closed center
Valves 2

Hitch

Rear lift 8076 lbs (3663 kg)
Rear Type III

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 1000

Electrical

Battery volts 12
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Bar rear axle 4.00 by 114 inches (101 by 2895 mm)
Front tread 62 to 86 inches (157 to 218 cm)
Ground clearance 18.3 inches (46 cm)
Height 116 inches (294 cm)
Length 196.6 inches (499 cm)
Wheelbase 111.6 inches (283 cm)
Width 114 inches (289 cm)
Front tire 14L-16.1
Rear tire 20.8-38
Weight 14710 to 17240 pounds
Wheelbase 111.6 inches (283 cm)
Ag front 14L-16.1
Ag rear 20.8-38

5488 Serial Number Location

Description Right side of tractor frame

5488 Serial Numbers

1981 501
1982 523
1983 2416
1984 3112
1985 4390
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Final 4452

International Harvester 5488 Weight

2WD Shipping 14710 lbs (6672 kg)
4WD Shipping 15906 lbs (7214 kg)
Operating 17240 lbs (7820 kg)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1441

Description Diesel 18-speed 2WDMay 26 - June 8, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1441 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 11.6 gal/hour (43.9 l/hour) / 11.5 gal/hour (43.5 l/hour)
Max power 163.44 hp (121.9 kW)
Max pull 18,646 lbs (8457 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 187.22 hp (139.6 kW)

References

Description Buyer's Guide 1982 published by International Harvester / The New Number One! - Tractors 135/160/185 HP published in 1981, by International Harvester / 50 Series Tractors published in 1985, by International Harvester

Speeds

Description With 20.8-38 rear tires.