International Harvester 385
The International Harvester 385 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 155 ci 2.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 43 hp / 32.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 46 hp / 34.3 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 4869 to 4929 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 43 hp / 32.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 46 hp / 34.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
20 gal
75.7 L
Transmission
8 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
4869 to 4929 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1985
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Doncaster, England | |
International Harvester 385 Engine | |
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International Harvester 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 385 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 46 hp
34.3 kW |
Engine (net) | 43 hp
32.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab available in Europe. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 9 gal
34.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 9 gal
34.1 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 0 to 2 |
Pump flow | 11.3 gpm
42.8 lpm |
Steering flow | 2.5 gpm
9.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position and draft control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Utility Wheelbase | 79 inches
200 cm |
Low-profile Wheelbase | 78.2 inches
198 cm |
Weight | 4869 to 4929 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00x16 |
Utility Rear tire | 13.6x28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 45 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 93 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 155 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D-155 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 155 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.375 inches
98 x 111 mm |
Power (net) | 43 hp
32.1 kW |
Power (gross) | 46 hp
34.3 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 650-2400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6.75 qts
6.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed synchromesh | |
8-speed shuttle |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse synchromesh
Type | synchromesh |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 279.4mm cerametallic disc |
Oil capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range. | |
With 13.6-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 8 forward and reverse shuttle
Type | shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
International Harvester 385 Tires | |
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Utility Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 13.6x28 |
Low-profile Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.00x10. Rear: 18.4x16.1 |
Dimensions | |
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Utility Wheelbase | 79 inches
200 cm |
Low-profile Wheelbase | 78.2 inches
198 cm |
Utility Length | 140 inches
355 cm |
Low-profile Length | 138 inches
350 cm |
Utility Width | 73 inches
185 cm |
Low-profile Width | 81 inches
205 cm |
Ground clearance | 14.1 inches*Clearance under tractor frame.
35 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 12.9 inches
32 cm |
Utility Front tread | 52 to 80 inches
132 to 203 cm |
Low-profile Front tread | 56 to 76 inches
142 to 193 cm |
Utility Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches
132 to 193 cm |
Low-profile Rear tread | 64 inches
162 cm |
International Harvester 385 Weight | |
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Utility | 4929 lbs
2235 kg |
Low-profile | 4869 lbs
2208 kg |
Max rear axle | 9259 lbs
4199 kg |
International Harvester 385 Height | |
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Utility Steering wheel | 61 inches
154 cm |
Low-profile Steering wheel | 56.5 inches
143 cm |
Utility ROPS | 93.5 inches
237 cm |
Low-profile ROPS | 88.9 inches
225 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 385.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
International Harvester 385 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 385.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare International Harvester 385 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 43 hp / 32.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 46 hp / 34.3 kW
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