International Harvester 1486

The International Harvester 1486 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 436 ci 7.1 L engine. The rated power output is 145.77 hp 108.7 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 12500 to 13670 pounds.

Engine Power
145.77 hp 108.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
63 gal 238.5 L
Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
12500 to 13670 pounds

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Overview

International Harvester 1486 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
21,117
Original price was $38,400 in 1981
International Harvester 1486 Engine
International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
International Harvester 1486 Transmission
16-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission details ...
International Harvester 1486 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
126 hp 94.0 kW
PTO (claimed)
146 hp 108.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)
123.20 hp 91.9 kW
PTO (tested)
145.77 hp 108.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering
power assist
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Open operator station and four-post ROPS available.
Capacity
Fuel
63 gal 238.5 L
22 gal (auxiliary) 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@2300
1000@2300
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
105 inches (wide-tread front) 266 cm
101 inches (tricycle front) 256 cm
99 inches (4WD) 251 cm
Weight
12500 to 13670 pounds
Front tire
11.00-16
Rear tire
18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
42
61 *High-output alternator with cab.
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
470
Battery volts
12
References
1486 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 — 436 ci / 7.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer
International Harvester DT-436
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
436 ci 7.1 L
Bore/Stroke
4.30x5.00 inches 109 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
dual dry element
Rated RPM
2600
Idle RPM
700-2860
Coolant capacity
27 qts 25.6 L
Oil capacity
20 qts 18.9 L

Transmission

Transmission — Torque Amplifier

Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Oil capacity
108 qts 102.2 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.
18.4-38 rear tires.
1486 Torque Amplifier two-speed power shift speeds
IH Hy-Tran/B-6

Dimensions

International Harvester 1486 Tires
Ag front
11.00-16 (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
Length
168 inches (2WD) 426 cm
167 inches (4WD) 424 cm
Width
102 inches 259 cm
Height (cab)
115 inches 292 cm
Ground clearance
14 inches 35 cm
International Harvester 1486 Weight
Shipping
12500 lbs 5670 kg
Operating
13670 lbs 6200 kg
Ballasted
16660 lbs 7556 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1125
Diesel TA 2WD April 17 - 27, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1125 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
145.77 hp 108.7 kW
Fuel use
9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
145.85 hp 108.8 kW
Fuel use
8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
123.20 hp 91.9 kW
Fuel use
9.5 gal/hour 36.0 l/hour
Gear 1-Hi-TA used for power test.
Max pull
13,673 lbs 6202 kg
Gear 3-Lo-TA used for pull test.

Photos

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