International Harvester A-986
The International Harvester A-986 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: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 12200 lbs 5533 kg.
Engine Power
133 hp
99.2 kW
Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
12200 lbs
5533 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1978 - 1981
86A SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1978 - 1981 | |
86A Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Geelong, Australia | |
Total built | 492 |
International Harvester A-986 Engine | |
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International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester A-986 Transmission | |
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16-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester A-986 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 | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Weight | 12200 lbs
5533 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 2 |
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 1981, 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 inline |
Displacement | 358 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.0625 inches
98 x 129 mm |
Power | 133 hp
99.2 kW |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Torque | 332 lb-ft
450.2 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Torque Amplifier
Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | 356mm cerametallic disc |
Dimensions
International Harvester A-986 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Length | 159 inches
403 cm |
Width | 102 inches
259 cm |
Height (cab) | 114 inches
289 cm |
Shipping weight | 12200 lbs
5533 kg |
Ground clearance | 15 inches
38 cm |
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