international harvester 6588
![]() | 1981 - 1984
60 2+2 Series | 1981 - 1984 | 60 2+2 Series |
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1981 - 1984 | |||
60 2+2 Series | |||
1981 - 1984 | |
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60 2+2 Series |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Total built | 642 |
Original price was $65,100 in 1984 | |
International Harvester 6588 Engine | |
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International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 6588 Transmission | |
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16-speed two-range power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 6588 Power | |
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Engine | 177 hp
132.0 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 130 hp
96.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 126.15 hp
94.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 150.41 hp
112.2 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | articulated hydrostatic power |
Cab standard with burgundy finish, heat, and A/C. Optional wester finish interior. | |
Photos | |
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International Harvester 6588 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 89 gal
336.9 L |
| 139 gal (optional)
526.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 23.6 gal
89.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 23.6 gal
89.3 L |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 18 gpm
68.1 lpm |
Steering flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 110 inches
279 cm |
Weight | 16320 lbs
7402 kg |
Front tire | 18.4-38 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
6588 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | transmission housing, right side |
1981 | 8801 |
1982 | 8966 |
1983 | 9164 |
1984 | 9361 |
1985 | 9526 |
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 | |
2+2 Tractors 130/150/170 HP published in 1981, by International Harvester |
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