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 listed engine power is 131.41 hp 98.0 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 12300 to 13030 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 1976 - 1981
86 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
86 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 47,420 |
Original price | $35,700 (1981) |
Variants | |
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1086 Hi-Clear | high clearance |
International Harvester 1086 Engine | |
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International Harvester 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 1086 Power | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Fuel | 63 gal (main)
238.5 L |
22 gal (auxilary)
83.3 L | |
Hydraulic system | 22.5 gal
85.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | III |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
1000@2100 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 42 |
61 (with cab) | |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 470 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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IH Hy-Tran/B-6 |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 1086 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 (2WD) |
13.6-24 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for International Harvester 1086 based on its 131.41 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 1086.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.2 hrs
Approximately 9.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (63 gal / 238.5 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
International Harvester 1086 Specification Unit Converter
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