International Harvester 5288

The International Harvester 5288 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The rated power output is 162.6 hp 121.3 kW. Transmission: Synchro Tri-Six (STS). Operating weight: 14610 to 17055 pounds.

Overview

	1981 - 1985 50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1981 - 1985
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	International Harvester
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built	5,905
Original price was $60,000 in 1985

International Harvester 5288 Engine
International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

International Harvester 5288 Transmission
18-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

International Harvester 5288 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	141 hp 105.1 kW
PTO (claimed)	160 hp 119.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)	137.63 hp 102.6 kW
PTO (tested)	162.6 hp 121.3 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
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
Fuel	87 gal 329.3 L
Hydraulic system	43.5 gal 164.6 L

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	III
Rear lift	8076 lbs 3663 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	111.6 inches 283 cm
Weight	14610 to 17055 pounds
Front tire	14L-16.1
Rear tire	20.8-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
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 — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	International Harvester DT-466B
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	466 ci 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.30x5.35 inches 109 x 136 mm
Rated RPM	2400
Idle RPM	800-2660
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	20 qts 18.9 L
Coolant capacity	31 qts 29.3 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 powershifting in gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized on-the-move shifting (with the clutch) between pairs.
With 20.8-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

International Harvester 5288 Tires
Ag front	14L-16.1
Ag rear	20.8-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	111.6 inches 283 cm
Length	196.6 inches 499 cm
Width	112 inches 284 cm
Height	116 inches 294 cm
Ground clearance	18.3 inches 46 cm
Bar rear axle	4.00 by 112 inches 101 by 2844 mm
Front tread	62 to 86 inches 157 to 218 cm

International Harvester 5288 Weight
2WD Shipping	14610 lbs 6627 kg
4WD Shipping	15807 lbs 7170 kg
Operating	17055 lbs 7736 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1420
Diesel 18-speed 2WD November 13 - 24, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1420 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	162.6 hp 121.3 kW
Fuel use	10.1 gal/hour 38.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	137.63 hp 102.6 kW
Fuel use	10.0 gal/hour 37.9 l/hour
Max pull	17577 lbs 7972 kg

Photos

International 5288, front-left view

International 5288, front-right view