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
International Harvester 1486 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1976 - 1981
86 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1976 - 1981 | |
86 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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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 | |
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International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 1486 Transmission | |
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16-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 1486 Power | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Fuel | 63 gal
238.5 L |
22 gal (auxiliary)
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@2300 |
1000@2300 | |
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 | |
Weight | 12500 to 13670 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 42 |
61 *High-output alternator 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 — 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. | |
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IH Hy-Tran/B-6 |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 1486 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 (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 | |
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 | |
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Shipping | 12500 lbs
5670 kg |
Operating | 13670 lbs
6200 kg |
Ballasted | 16660 lbs
7556 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1125 | |
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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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