International Harvester Hydro 186
The International Harvester Hydro 186 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 436 ci 7.1 L engine. The rated power output is 105.02 hp 78.3 kW. Transmission: hydrostatic. Operating weight: 11500 to 13135 pounds.
Engine Power
105.02 hp
78.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
50 gal
189.2 L
Transmission
hydrostatic
Operating Weight
11500 to 13135 pounds
International Harvester Hydro 186 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1976 - 1981
86 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1976 - 1981 | |
86 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Original price | $33,900 (1981) |
Variants | |
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Hydro 186 Hi-Clear | high clearance |
International Harvester Hydro 186 Engine | |
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International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester Hydro 186 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 82 hp
61.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 104 hp
77.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 79.83 hp
59.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 105.02 hp
78.3 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Open operator station and four-post ROPS available. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 50 gal
189.2 L |
22 gal (auxiliary)
83.3 L | |
Hydraulic system | 28.5 gal
107.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
closed center *Optional after late 1980. | |
Capacity | 28.5 gal
107.9 L |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6660 lbs
3020 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
1000@2100 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
101 inches (tricycle front)
256 cm | |
99 inches (4WD)
251 cm | |
106 inches (Hi-Clear)
269 cm | |
Weight | 11500 to 13135 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 42 |
61 (with cab) | |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 470 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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1978 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Buyer's Guide 1981 published by International Harvester | |
Series 86 Tractors published in 1976, by International Harvester | |
86 Series Tractors - The pro-ag line published in 1976, by International Harvester | |
Operator's Manual 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586 and Hydro-186 Tractors (1096207R4) published in 1986 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 436 ci / 7.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester D436 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 436 ci
7.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.30x5.00 inches
109 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Coolant capacity | 26 qts
24.6 L |
Oil capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — hydrostatic
Transmission | hydrostatic |
Gears | variable, two-range forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 114 qts
107.9 L |
Oil type | IH Hy-Tran/B-6 |
A range lever on the right console allows the selection of high, low, or reverse range. Speed is controlled by the speed-control lever on the left side of the instrument panel. An inching pedal is located on the left side of the tractor, and allows for small movements when connecting implements. | |
18.4-34 rear tires. | |
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IH Hy-Tran/B-6 |
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Dimensions
International Harvester Hydro 186 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
101 inches (tricycle front)
256 cm | |
99 inches (4WD)
251 cm | |
106 inches (Hi-Clear)
269 cm | |
Length | 167 inches (2WD)
424 cm |
163 inches (4WD)
414 cm | |
169 inches (Hi-Clear)
429 cm | |
Width | 102 inches
259 cm |
98 inches (Hi-Clear)
248 cm | |
Height (cab) | 112 inches
284 cm |
125 inches (Hi-Clear)
317 cm | |
Ground clearance | 13 inches
33 cm |
26 inches (Hi-Clear)
66 cm | |
International Harvester Hydro 186 Weight | |
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Shipping | 11,500 lbs
5216 kg |
12,350 lbs (Hi-Clear)
5601 kg | |
Operating | 13,135 lbs
5958 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1257 | |
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Diesel hydrostatic 2WD
September 22 - October 3, 1977
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1257 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 105.02 hp
78.3 kW |
Fuel use | 8.1 gal/hour
30.7 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 100.31 hp
74.8 kW |
Fuel use | 7.3 gal/hour
27.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 79.83 hp
59.5 kW |
Fuel use | 8.1 gal/hour
30.7 l/hour |
Pull at 9.6 KPH | |
Max pull | 11312 lbs
5131 kg |
Pull at 3.9 KPH | |
Photos
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