International Harvester 4386
The International Harvester 4386 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 230 hp / 171.5 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 19875 to 24930 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 230 hp / 171.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
170 gal
643.5 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
24930 lbs
11308 kg
Overview
 | 1976 - 1981
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorSteiger built
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Steiger built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | International Harvester |
Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Original price was $42,250 in 1981 | |
International Harvester 4386 Engine | |
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International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 170 gal
643.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
International Harvester 4386 Transmission | |
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10-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
International Harvester 4386 Power | |
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Engine | 230 hp
171.5 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 176 hp
131.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 169.42 hp
126.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Valves | 3 or 4 |
Pump flow | 16 gpm
60.6 lpm |
Total flow | 37 gpm
140.0 lpm |
Steering flow | 21 gpm
79.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 118 inches
299 cm |
Weight | 19875 to 24930 pounds |
Front tire | 23.1-30 |
Rear tire | 23.1-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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1978 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Buyer's Guide 1981 published by International Harvester | |
Buyer's Guide 1982 published by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester DTI-466 |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 466 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.30x5.35 inches
109 x 136 mm |
Power | 230 hp
171.5 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 15.1:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Idle RPM | 850-2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 46 qts
43.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
With 23.1-30 tires. | |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 4386 Tires | |
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Ag front | 23.1-30 |
Ag rear | 23.1-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 118 inches
299 cm |
Length | 241 inches
612 cm |
Width | 116 inches
294 cm |
Shipping weight | 19875 lbs
9015 kg |
Operating weight | 24930 lbs
11308 kg |
Front tread | 68 to 126 inches
172 to 320 cm |
Rear tread | 68 to 126 inches
172 to 320 cm |
International Harvester 4386 Height | |
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Hood | 93 inches
236 cm |
Cab | 132.8 inches
337 cm |
Exhaust | 144 inches
365 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1256 | |
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Diesel 10-speed 4WD
September 17 - 27, 1977
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1256 file | |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 169.42 hp
126.3 kW |
Fuel use | 13.6 gal/hour
51.5 l/hour |
Gear 5L used for power test. | |
Max pull | 23,321 lbs
10578 kg |
Gear 1L used for pull test. | |
Photos
1979 International Harvester 4386 four-wheel drive tractor, right side.
1979 International Harvester 4386 four-wheel drive tractor, left side.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for International Harvester 4386 based on its 230 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 4386.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 14.2 hrs
Approximately 14.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (170 gal / 643.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~12 gal/hr (45.3 L/hr)
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 4386 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 4386.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)230 hp
Kilowatts (kW)171.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)233.2 PS
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