International Harvester 3088
The International Harvester 3088 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 358 ci 5.9 L engine. The rated power output is 81.35 hp 60.7 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 10600 to 11940 pounds.
Engine Power
81.35 hp
60.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
50 gal
189.2 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
11940 lbs*With cab.
5415 kg
International Harvester 3088 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1981 - 1985
30 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1981 - 1985 | |
30 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 1,065 |
Original price was $28,900 in 1985 | |
International Harvester 3088 Engine | |
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International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 3088 Transmission | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 3088 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 70 hp
52.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 80 hp
59.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 70.31 hp
52.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 81.35 hp
60.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Four-post ROPS standard. Available with cab or as open-station tractor. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 50 gal
189.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 22.5 gal
85.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 22.5 gal
85.2 L |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 15 gpm
56.8 lpm |
Total flow | 27 gpm
102.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | draft sensing |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
1000@2100 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Weight | 10600 to 11940 pounds |
Front tire | 9.5L-15 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 3088, 3288, 3488-Hydro and 3688 Tractors (1258513C1) published in 1981 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 358 ci / 5.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D358 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 358 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.0625 inches
98 x 129 mm |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Compression | 16.4:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 900-2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
Oil capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | cerametallic disc |
Oil capacity | 90 qts
85.2 L |
Left lever selects gear, right lever selects high, low, or reverse range. Tractor may be shifted on the move without the clutch between gear pairs (1-2, 3-4, etc). Synchronized shifting, using the clutch, between gear pairs (2 to 3, 4 to 5, etc). The transmission is four-gear with the powershift provided by an eletcric solenoid actuated Torque Amplifier. | |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 3088 Tires | |
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Ag front | 9.5L-15 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Length | 184 inches
467 cm |
Width | 102 inches*Width at minimum tread.
259 cm |
Height (cab) | 112 inches
284 cm |
Shipping weight | 10600 lbs
4808 kg |
Operating weight | 11940 lbs*With cab.
5415 kg |
Ground clearance | 13 inches
33 cm |
Rear axle | 3.25 by 104 inches
82 by 2641 mm |
Rear axle | 3.25 by 118 inches
82 by 2997 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 84 inches
152 to 213 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 127.5 inches
152 to 323 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1551 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
November 8 - 13, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1551 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 81.35 hp
60.7 kW |
Fuel use | 5.5 gal/hour
20.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 80.28 hp
59.9 kW |
Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 70.31 hp
52.4 kW |
Fuel use | 5.5 gal/hour
20.8 l/hour |
Max pull | 10,995 lbs
4987 kg |
Photos
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