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

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Overview

International Harvester Hydro 186 tractor photo
1976 - 1981 86 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1976 - 1981
86 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
International Harvester
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Original price
$33,900 (1981)
Variants
Hydro 186 Hi-Clear
high clearance
International Harvester Hydro 186 Engine
International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
International Harvester Hydro 186 Power
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
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
Fuel
50 gal 189.2 L
22 gal (auxiliary) 83.3 L
Hydraulic system
28.5 gal 107.9 L
Hydraulics
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
Rear Type
II
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6660 lbs 3020 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2100
1000@2100
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
42
61 (with cab)
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
470
Battery volts
12
References
Hydro 186 references literature
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.
Hydro 186 hydrostatic  speeds
IH Hy-Tran/B-6

Dimensions

International Harvester Hydro 186 Tires
Ag front
10.00-16
Ag rear
18.4-34
Dimensions
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
Shipping
11,500 lbs 5216 kg
12,350 lbs (Hi-Clear) 5601 kg
Operating
13,135 lbs 5958 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1257
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

International Harvester Hydro 186

International Harvester Hydro 186