International Harvester 7488
The International Harvester 7488 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 235 hp / 175.2 kW. Transmission: Tri-Six. Operating weight: 20175 lbs 9151 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 235 hp / 175.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
159 gal
601.8 L
Transmission
Tri-Six
Operating Weight
20175 lbs
9151 kg
Overview
 | 1985
70 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
70 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 16 |
International Harvester 7488 Engine | |
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International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
International Harvester 7488 Transmission | |
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18-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
International Harvester 7488 Power | |
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Engine | 235 hp
175.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 200 hp
149.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | hydraulic |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 159 gal
601.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 43 gal
162.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 43 gal
162.8 L |
Rear valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 28 gpm
106.0 lpm |
Total flow | 86 gpm
325.5 lpm |
Steering flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 9890 lbs
4486 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 115.5 inches
293 cm |
Weight | 20175 lbs
9151 kg |
Front tire | 20.8-38 |
Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Super 70 4-Wheel Drive Tractors published in 1985, by International Harvester | |
New Super 70 Series published in 1985, by International Harvester | |
Agricultural Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1985, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester DTI-466C |
Configuration | intercooled turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 466 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.30x5.35 inches
109 x 136 mm |
Power | 235 hp
175.2 kW |
Air cleaner | dual-stage dry |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 880-2640 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Tri-Six
Transmission | Tri-Six |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 172 qts
162.8 L |
The Synchro Tri-Six provides six gears with high, medium, low, and reverse ranges. A power shift exists with gear pairs (1/2, 3/4, 5/6) then the clutch needed to shift between pairs. | |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 7488 Tires | |
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Ag front | 20.8-38 |
Ag rear | 20.8-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 115.5 inches
293 cm |
Length | 239.1 inches
607 cm |
Width | 114 inches
289 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 128.9 inches
327 cm |
Shipping weight | 20175 lbs
9151 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 20.5 inches
52 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 17.5 inches
44 cm |
Front axle | Bar: 4 inch diameter
101 mm |
Bar rear axle | 4 inch diameter
101 mm |
Photos
International 7488 four-wheel drive tractor.
International 7488, right side.
International 7488, left rear view.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for International Harvester 7488 based on its 235 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 7488.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13 hrs
Approximately 13 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (159 gal / 601.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~12.2 gal/hr (46.3 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 7488 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 7488.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)235 hp
Kilowatts (kW)175.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)238.3 PS
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