International Harvester 1086

The International Harvester 1086 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 414 ci 6.8 L engine. The rated power output is 131.41 hp 98.0 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 12300 to 13030 pounds.

Engine Power
131.41 hp 98.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
63 gal (main) 238.5 L
Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
12300 to 13030 pounds

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Overview

International Harvester 1086 tractor photo
1976 - 1981 86 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1976 - 1981
86 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
International Harvester
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built
47,420
Original price
$35,700 (1981)
Variants
1086 Hi-Clear
high clearance
International Harvester 1086 Engine
International Harvester 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
International Harvester 1086 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
114 hp 85.0 kW
PTO (claimed)
130 hp 96.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)
113.04 hp 84.3 kW
PTO (tested)
131.41 hp 98.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives
bull gear
Differential lock
mechanical rear OptOptional
Steering
power assist
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Open operator station and four-post ROPS available.
Capacity
Fuel
63 gal (main) 238.5 L
22 gal (auxilary) 83.3 L
Hydraulic system
22.5 gal 85.2 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
closed center *Optional after late 1980.
Capacity
22.5 gal 85.2 L
Valves
2
Pump flow
12 gpm 45.4 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2100
1000@2100
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
105 inches (wide-tread front) 266 cm
101 inches (tricycle front) 256 cm
99 inches (4WD) 251 cm
106 inches (Hi-Clear) 269 cm
Weight
12300 to 13030 pounds
Front tire
10.00-16
Rear tire
18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
42
61 (with cab)
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
470
Battery volts
12
References
1086 references literature
1978 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Buyer's Guide 1981 published by International Harvester
Series 86 Tractors published in 1976, by International Harvester
86 Series Tractors - The pro-ag line published in 1976, by International Harvester
Operator's Manual 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586 and Hydro-186 Tractors (1096207R4) published in 1986

Engine

Engine Detail — 414 ci / 6.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer
International Harvester DT-414
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
414 ci 6.8 L
Bore/Stroke
4.30x4.75 inches 109 x 121 mm
Air cleaner
dual dry element
Rated RPM
2400
Coolant capacity
25 qts 23.7 L
Oil capacity
20 qts 18.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed gear
16-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity
90 qts 85.2 L
The transmission features three ranges (low, high, and reverse) with four gears (1-4) in each range. The range and gear can be shifted only when the tractor is stopped.
With 18.4-38 rear tires.
1086  gear speeds

Transmission — Torque Amplifier

Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Oil capacity
90 qts 85.2 L
Oil type
IH Hy-Tran/B-6
The transmission features three ranges (low, high, and reverse) with four gears (1-4) in each range. The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides an additional high/low selection for each speed. The range and gear can be shifted only when the tractor is stopped. The TA can be shifted while the tractor is in motion.
With 18.4-38 rear tires.
1086 Torque Amplifier two-speed power shift speeds
IH Hy-Tran/B-6

Dimensions

International Harvester 1086 Tires
Ag front
10.00-16 (2WD)
13.6-24 (4WD)
Ag rear
18.4-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
105 inches (wide-tread front) 266 cm
101 inches (tricycle front) 256 cm
99 inches (4WD) 251 cm
106 inches (Hi-Clear) 269 cm
Length
168 inches (2WD) 426 cm
165 inches (4WD) 419 cm
169 inches (Hi-Clear) 429 cm
Width
102 inches 259 cm
98 inches (Hi-Clear) 248 cm
Height (cab)
115 inches 292 cm
126 inches (Hi-Clear) 320 cm
Ground clearance
13 inches 33 cm
26 inches (Hi-Clear) 66 cm
International Harvester 1086 Weight
Shipping
12,300 lbs 5579 kg
13,030 lbs (Hi-Clear) 5910 kg
Operating
12,715 lbs (2WD) 5767 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1247
Diesel 16-speed 2WD June 2 - 14, 1977 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1247 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
131.41 hp 98.0 kW
Fuel use
8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
133.67 hp 99.7 kW
Fuel use
8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
113.04 hp 84.3 kW
Fuel use
8.5 gal/hour 32.2 l/hour
Gear 1-Hi-TA used for power test.
Max pull
13,503 lbs 6124 kg
Gear 2-Lo-DD used for pull test.

Photos

International Harvester 1086

International Harvester 1086

International Harvester 1086

International Harvester 1086

International Harvester 1086

International Harvester 1086

International 1086 with four-wheel drive.

International 1086 with four-wheel drive.

International 1086 with four-wheel drive.

International 1086 with four-wheel drive.