International Harvester 986B
The International Harvester 986B is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 358 ci 5.9 L engine. The rated power output is 133 hp 99.2 kW. Transmission: International Harvester Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 12434 lbs 5640 kg.
Engine Power
133 hp
99.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
direct injection
Transmission
International Harvester Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
12434 lbs
5640 kg
International Harvester 986B Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1981 - 1982
86B SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1981 - 1982 | |
86B Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Geelong, Australia | |
Total built | 328 |
International Harvester 986B Engine | |
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International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 986B Transmission | |
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16-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 986B Power | |
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Engine | 133 hp
99.2 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 103 hp
76.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Cab standard. |
Capacity | |
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Hydraulic system | 22.5 gal
85.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 22.5 gal
85.2 L |
Rear valves | 2 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift (at ends) | 6272 lbs
2844 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 12434 lbs
5640 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 23.1-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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International Harvester Australia: Geelong Works by Sarah Tomac* | |
International Harvester Tractors & Equipment in Australia & New Zealand by Graeme Quick | |
Technical Annual published in 1983, by Power Farming | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 358 ci / 5.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester DT-358 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 358 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.0625 inches
98 x 129 mm |
Power | 133 hp
99.2 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Torque | 331.9 lb-ft
450.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — International Harvester Torque Amplifier
Transmission | International Harvester Torque Amplifier |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Dimensions
International Harvester 986B Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 23.1-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 159.8 inches
405 cm |
Width | 101.6 inches
258 cm |
Shipping weight | 12434 lbs
5640 kg |
Ground clearance | 21.7 inches
55 cm |
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International Harvester 986B Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 986B.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)133 hp
Kilowatts (kW)99.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)134.8 PS
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