International Harvester 4586
The International Harvester 4586 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 798 ci 13.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 300 hp / 223.7 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 22370 to 25750 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 300 hp / 223.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
170 gal
643.5 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
22370 to 25750 pounds
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 $68,500 in 1981 | |
International Harvester 4586 Engine | |
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International Harvester 13.1L 8-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 170 gal
643.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
International Harvester 4586 Transmission | |
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10-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
International Harvester 4586 Power | |
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Engine | 300 hp
223.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 235 hp
175.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 228.01 hp
170.0 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 air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 19 gpm
71.9 lpm |
Total flow | 43 gpm
162.8 lpm |
Steering flow | 24 gpm
90.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IV OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 118 inches
299 cm |
Weight | 22370 to 25750 pounds |
Front tire | 24.5-32 |
Rear tire | 24.5-32 |
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 — 798 ci / 13.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester DVT-800 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 798 ci
13.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.3125x4.50 inches
135 x 114 mm |
Power | 300 hp
223.7 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry elements with dust unloader |
Compression | 15.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Idle RPM | 1000-2600 |
Torque | 725 lb-ft
983.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 |
Firing order | 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.016 inches
0.406 mm |
Transmission
Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 4586 Tires | |
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Ag front | 24.5-32 |
Ag rear | 24.5-32 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 118 inches
299 cm |
Length | 241 inches
612 cm |
Width | 116 inches
294 cm |
Front axle | 3.5 inch diameter
88 mm |
Rear axle | 3.5 inch diameter
88 mm |
Front tread | 68 to 124 inches
172 to 314 cm |
Rear tread | 68 to 124 inches
172 to 314 cm |
International Harvester 4586 Weight | |
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Shipping | 22370 lbs
10147 kg |
Operating | 25750 lbs
11680 kg |
Ballasted | 29870 lbs
13549 kg |
International Harvester 4586 Height | |
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Hood | 95 inches
241 cm |
Cab | 134 inches
340 cm |
Exhaust | 146 inches
370 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1216 | |
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Diesel 10-speed 4WD
June 11 - 19, 1976
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1216 file | |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 228.01 hp
170.0 kW |
Fuel use | 17.7 gal/hour
67.0 l/hour |
Max pull | 27,995 lbs
12698 kg |
Photos
White-stripe International 4586
Black-stripe International 4586
International 4586 working in the UK
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for International Harvester 4586 based on its 300 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 4586.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.9 hrs
Approximately 10.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (170 gal / 643.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~15.6 gal/hr (59.1 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 4586 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 4586.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)300 hp
Kilowatts (kW)223.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)304.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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