International Harvester 3388
The International Harvester 3388 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 436 ci 7.1 L engine. The rated power output is 130.61 hp 97.4 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 16340 to 17420 pounds.
Engine Power
130.61 hp
97.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
90 gal
340.7 L
Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
16340 to 17420 pounds
International Harvester 3388 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1978 - 1981
30 2+2 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1978 - 1981 | |
30 2+2 Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Total built | 2,146 |
Original price was $45,680 in 1981 | |
International Harvester 3388 Engine | |
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International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 90 gal
340.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
International Harvester 3388 Transmission | |
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16-speed two-range power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 3388 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 111.75 hp
83.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 130.61 hp
97.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
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 |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
1000@2100 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 110 inches
279 cm |
Weight | 16340 to 17420 pounds |
Front tire | 16.9-38 |
Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 72 |
100 OptOptional | |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Field Force published in 1981, by International Harvester | |
Buyer's Guide 1981 published by International Harvester | |
Operator's Manual 3388, 3588 and 3788 Tractors (1096188R3) published in 1979 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 436 ci / 7.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester DT-436B |
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 paper elements |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 780-2645 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 34 qts
32.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Torque Amplifier
Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
Type | two-range power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | 356mm dry disc |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low-high) with two-range power shift between direct-drive and Torque Amplifier. | |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 3388 Tires | |
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Ag front | 16.9-38 |
Ag rear | 16.9-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 110 inches
279 cm |
Length | 227 inches
576 cm |
Width | 101.6 inches
258 cm |
Height (cab) | 114.7 inches
291 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 22 inches
55 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 25.6 inches
65 cm |
International Harvester 3388 Weight | |
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Shipping | 16340 lbs
7411 kg |
Operating | 17,420 lbs
7901 kg |
Ballasted | 17,850 lbs
8096 kg |
Max capacity | 22000 lbs
9979 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1319 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
August 21 - 27, 1979
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1319 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 130.61 hp
97.4 kW |
Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 128.59 hp
95.9 kW |
Fuel use | 7.6 gal/hour
28.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 111.75 hp
83.3 kW |
Fuel use | 8.3 gal/hour
31.4 l/hour |
Gear 4-Lo-DD used for power test. | |
Max pull | 16,764 lbs
7604 kg |
Gear 1-Lo-DD used for pull test. | |
Photos
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