International Harvester 3688
The International Harvester 3688 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 436 ci 7.1 L engine. The rated power output is 113.72 hp 84.8 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 11300 to 13200 pounds.
Engine Power
113.72 hp
84.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
50 gal
189.2 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
13200 lbs
5987 kg
International Harvester 3688 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 | 2,572 |
Original price was $45,000 in 1981 | |
Variants | |
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3688 Hi-Clear | high-clearance model |
International Harvester 3688 Engine | |
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International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 3688 Transmission | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 3688 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 100.2 hp
74.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 113 hp
84.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 99.21 hp
74.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 113.72 hp
84.8 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Differential lock | rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional burgundy or western finish interiors. | |
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 | closed center |
Capacity | 22.5 gal
85.2 L |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
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 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
1000@2100 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Weight | 11300 to 13200 pounds |
Front tire | 11L-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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Buyer's Guide 1982 published by International Harvester | |
International 30 Series Tractors published by International Harvester | |
Operator's Manual 3088, 3288, 3488-Hydro and 3688 Tractors (1258513C1) published in 1981 | |
Tractors 90 & 110 HP published in 1981, by International Harvester | |
3288 and 3688 Product Guide published in 1981, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 436 ci / 7.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D436 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 436 ci
7.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.30x5.00 inches
109 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | dual dry elmement |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 900-2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 26 qts
24.6 L |
Oil capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | 355.6mm 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 electric solenoid actuated Torque Amplifier. | |
With 18.4-34R1 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 3688 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11L-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 | 11300 lbs
5125 kg |
Operating weight | 13200 lbs
5987 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 128.5 inches
167 to 326 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1440 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
May 26, 1982 - June 7, 1962
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1440 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 113.72 hp
84.8 kW |
Fuel use | 7.5 gal/hour
28.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 112.48 hp
83.9 kW |
Fuel use | 7.1 gal/hour
26.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 99.21 hp
74.0 kW |
Fuel use | 7.5 gal/hour
28.4 l/hour |
Max pull | 12250 lbs
5556 kg |
Photos
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