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

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Overview

International Harvester 3688 tractor photo
1981 - 1985 30 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1981 - 1985
30 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
International Harvester
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built
2,572
Original price was $45,000 in 1981
Variants
3688 Hi-Clear
high-clearance model
International Harvester 3688 Engine
International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
International Harvester 3688 Transmission
16-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...
International Harvester 3688 Power
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
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
Fuel
50 gal 189.2 L
Hydraulic system
22.5 gal 85.2 L
Hydraulics
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
Rear Type
II
Control
draft sensing
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2100
1000@2100
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
105 inches 266 cm
Weight
11300 to 13200 pounds
Front tire
11L-15
Rear tire
18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
3688 references literature
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.
3688  partial power shift speeds

Dimensions

International Harvester 3688 Tires
Ag front
11L-15
Ag rear
18.4-34
Dimensions
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
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

International Harvester 3688 with two-wheel drive.

International Harvester 3688 with two-wheel drive.

International Harvester 3688 with two-wheel drive.

International Harvester 3688 with two-wheel drive.

International Harvester 3688 with four-wheel drive.

International Harvester 3688 with four-wheel drive.