international harvester 1486
![]() | 1976 - 1981
86 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1976 - 1981 | 86 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1976 - 1981 | ||||
86 Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor |
1976 - 1981 | |
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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. |
Photos | |
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International Harvester 1486 photos... ![]() |
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 ... ![]() |
1486 Serial Number Location | |
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Frame, right side ahead of the rear axle. |
1486 Serial Numbers | |
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1976 | 8601 |
1977 | 9798 |
1978 | 14851 |
1979 | 18774 |
1980 | 23162 |
1981 | 27426 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
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 |
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