International Harvester 6388 Specs ( 1981-1984 )
Production
| Description | Original price was $61,400 in 1984 |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Total built | 272 |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel |
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| 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) |
| Oil capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Power | 157 hp (117.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 114 hp (85.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 111.75 hp (83.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 130 hp (96.9 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 130.61 hp (97.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Left lever selects high, low, or reverse range. Right lever selects gear. On-the-move powershift without the clutch between gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8. Synchronized shift (with the clutch) from 2-to-3, 4-to-5, and 6-to-7. |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 94.5 qts (89.4 L) |
| Transmission type | 16-speed two-range power shift |
| Type | two-range power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with burgundy finish, heat, and A/C. Optional western finish interior. |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | articulated hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 89 gal (336.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 23.6 gal (89.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 23.6 gal (89.3 L) |
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| Pump flow | 18 gpm (68.1 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 12 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III/II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 27.3 inches (69 cm) |
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| Length | 227 inches (576 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 15960 lbs (7239 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Width | 101.61 inches (258 cm) |
| Front tire | 16.9-38 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
| Weight | 15960 lbs (7239 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Ag front | 16.9-38 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-38 |
6388 Serial Numbers
| 1981 | 8801 |
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| 1982 | 8962 |
| 1983 | 9060 |
| 1984 | 9241 |
| 1985 | 9361 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | transmission housing, right side |
International Harvester 6388 Height
| Cab | 113 inches (287 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 124.3 inches (315 cm) |
| Hood | 78.8 inches (200 cm) |
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. |
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| 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 | Buyer's Guide 1982 published by International Harvester / 2+2 Tractors 130/150/170 HP published in 1981, by International Harvester |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-38 tires. |
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