International Harvester 3488
The International Harvester 3488 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The rated power output is 112.56 hp 83.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 11600 to 12880 pounds.
Engine Power
112.56 hp
83.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
50 gal
189.2 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Operating Weight
12880 lbs
5842 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1981 - 1984
30 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1981 - 1984 | |
30 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 465 |
Original price was $50,000 in 1984 | |
International Harvester 3488 Engine | |
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International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 3488 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 3488 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 83 hp
61.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 112 hp
83.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 80.50 hp
60.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 112.56 hp
83.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with heat and A/C. Optional burgundy or western finish interiors. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 50 gal
189.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 28.5 gal
107.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 28.5 gal
107.9 L |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 18 gpm
68.1 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 | 11600 to 12880 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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International 30 Series Tractors published by International Harvester | |
Operator's Manual 3088, 3288, 3488-Hydro and 3688 Tractors (1258513C1) published in 1981 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D466 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 466 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.30x5.35 inches
109 x 136 mm |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 15.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 900-2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 30 qts
28.4 L |
Oil capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 114 qts
107.9 L |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 3488 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
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 | 11600 lbs
5261 kg |
Operating weight | 12880 lbs
5842 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 | 66 to 114.5 inches
167 to 290 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1439 | |
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Diesel hydrostatic 2WD
June 8 - 14, 1982
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1439 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 112.56 hp
83.9 kW |
Fuel use | 8.0 gal/hour
30.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 107.11 hp
79.9 kW |
Fuel use | 7.0 gal/hour
26.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 80.50 hp
60.0 kW |
Fuel use | 8.1 gal/hour
30.7 l/hour |
Gear 6.2 MPH (HI) used for power test. | |
Max pull | 12,152 lbs
5512 kg |
Gear 2.3 MPH (LO) used for pull test. | |
Photos
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