International Harvester 6588 Specs ( 1981-1984 )
Production
| Description | Original price was $65,100 in 1984 |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Total built | 642 |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.30x5.35 inches (109 x 136 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 34 qts (32.2 L) |
| Description | International Harvester DT 466B / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 466 ci (7.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Power | 177 hp (132.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 130 hp (96.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 126.15 hp (94.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 150 hp (111.9 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 150.41 hp (112.2 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 wester 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 | 1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 28.4 inches (72 cm) |
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| Length | 228.3 inches (579 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 16320 lbs (7402 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Width | 101.61 inches (258 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-38 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 16320 lbs (7402 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-38 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
6588 Serial Numbers
| 1981 | 8801 |
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| 1982 | 8966 |
| 1983 | 9164 |
| 1984 | 9361 |
| 1985 | 9526 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | transmission housing, right side |
International Harvester 6588 Height
| Cab | 114.1 inches (289 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 125.4 inches (318 cm) |
| Hood | 79.9 inches (202 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1320
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDAugust 22 - 29, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1320 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4LoDD used for power test. / Gear 1LoDD used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 9.6 gal/hour (36.3 l/hour) / 9.0 gal/hour (34.1 l/hour) / 9.6 gal/hour (36.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 126.15 hp (94.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 17589 lbs (7978 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 150.41 hp (112.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 152.07 hp (113.4 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 18.4-34 tires. |
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