international harvester 5088
![]() | 1981 - 1985
50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1981 - 1985 | 50 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1981 - 1985 | ||||
50 Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor |
1981 - 1985 | |
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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. |
Photos | |
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International Harvester 5088 photos... ![]() |
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 ... ![]() |
5088 Serial Number Location | |
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Right side of tractor frame |
5088 Serial Numbers | |
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1981 | 501 |
1982 | 3551 |
1983 | 6015 |
1984 | 7307 |
1985 | 8623 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
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 |
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