International Harvester 5088
The International Harvester 5088 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 436 ci 7.1 L engine. The rated power output is 136.12 hp 101.5 kW. Transmission: Synchro Tri-Six (STS). Operating weight: 13765 to 16010 pounds.
Engine Power
136.12 hp
101.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
70 gal
264.9 L
Transmission
Synchro Tri-Six (STS)
Operating Weight
13765 to 16010 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 1981 - 1985
50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1981 - 1985 | |
50 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 8,176 |
Original price was $54,300 in 1985 | |
International Harvester 5088 Engine | |
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International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 5088 Transmission | |
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18-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 5088 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 119 hp
88.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 135 hp
100.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 116.19 hp
86.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 136.12 hp
101.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional burgundy or western interior finish. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 70 gal
264.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 43.5 gal
164.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 43.5 gal
164.6 L |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 25 gpm
94.6 lpm |
40 gpmOptOptional
151.4 lpm | |
Total flow | 67 gpm
253.6 lpm |
82 gpmOptOptional
310.4 lpm | |
Steering flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 6990 lbs
3170 kg |
8280 lbsOptOptional
3755 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 111.6 inches
283 cm |
Weight | 13765 to 16010 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
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 | |
The New Number One! - Tractors 135/160/185 HP published in 1981, by International Harvester | |
50 Series Tractors published in 1985, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 436 ci / 7.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester DT-436B |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 436 ci
7.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.30x5.00 inches
109 x 127 mm |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 900-2655 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 29 qts
27.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Synchro Tri-Six (STS)
Transmission | Synchro Tri-Six (STS) |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Oil capacity | 174 qts
164.7 L |
Left lever selects gear, right lever selects high, medium, low, or reverse range. Clutch-free on-the-move power shift in gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized on-the-move shifting (with the clutch) between pairs. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 5088 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 111.6 inches
283 cm |
Length | 196.6 inches
499 cm |
Width | 112 inches
284 cm |
Height | 115 inches
292 cm |
Ground clearance | 17.2 inches
43 cm |
Bar rear axle | 3.50 by 112 inches
88 by 2844 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 84 inches
152 to 213 cm |
International Harvester 5088 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 13765 lbs
6243 kg |
4WD Shipping | 15208 lbs
6898 kg |
Operating | 16010 lbs
7262 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1419 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 2WD
November 12 - December 8, 1981
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1419 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 136.12 hp
101.5 kW |
Fuel use | 8.9 gal/hour
33.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 116.19 hp
86.6 kW |
Fuel use | 8.8 gal/hour
33.3 l/hour |
Max pull | 14,960 lbs
6785 kg |
Photos
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