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 rated power output is 235 hp 175.2 kW. Transmission: Tri-Six. Operating weight: 20175 lbs 9151 kg.
Engine Power
235 hp
175.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
159 gal
601.8 L
Transmission
Tri-Six
Operating Weight
20175 lbs
9151 kg
International Harvester 7488 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
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Overview
![]() | 1985
70 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1985 | |
70 Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
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 |
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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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