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Years in Production / 1976–1981

International Harvester

1086

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester 1086.

IHC 1086, Fort Royal Farm — Daniel X. O'Neil, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Daniel X. O'Neil · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

144hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1976–1981

Production years

International Harvester

Manufacturer

1086 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1976 - 1981

86 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Alternative Additional Value
IH Hy-Tran/B-6

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Original price was $35,700 in 1981

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Total Built
47,420

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Hydraulic disc brakes

Cab standard with air-conditioning. Open operator station and four-post ROPS available.

Final Drives
bull gear
Differential Lock
mechanical rear OptOptional
Steering
power assist

Capacity

Fuel
63 gal (main)238.5 L
Fuel
22 gal (auxilary)83.3 L
Hydraulic System
22.5 gal85.2 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Type
closed center *Optional after late 1980.
Capacity
22.5 gal85.2 L
Valves
2
Pump Flow
12 gpm45.4 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2100
Engine Rpm
1000@2100

Serial Numbers

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1976
8601
1977
14725
1978
25672
1979
34731
1980
42186
1981
51671

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
42
Charging Amps
61 (with cab)
Batteries
2
Battery Cca
470
Battery Volts
12

1086 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

International Harvester DT-414

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
414 ci6.8 L
Bore Stroke
4.30x4.75 inches109 x 121 mm
Air Cleaner
dual dry element
Rated Rpm
2400
Coolant Capacity
25 qts23.7 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
20 qts18.9 L

Engine Options

International Harvester 6.8L 6-cyl diesel

1086 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

The transmission features three ranges (low, high, and reverse) with four gears (1-4) in each range. The range and gear can be shifted only when the tractor is stopped.

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Oil Capacity
90 qts85.2 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission Options

8-speed gear

16-speed two-speed power shift

Speeds

With 18.4-38 rear tires.

1086 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
169 in429 cm
Width
98 in248 cm
Height (cab)
126 in320 cm
Wheelbase
101 in256 cm
Ground clearance
26 in66 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
105 inches (wide-tread front)266 cm
Wheelbase
101 inches (tricycle front)256 cm
Wheelbase
99 inches (4WD)251 cm
Wheelbase
106 inches (Hi-Clear)269 cm
Weight
12300 to 13030 pounds
Front Tire
10.00-16
Rear Tire
18.4-38

Serial Number Location

Frame, right side ahead of the rear axle.

Tires And Tracks

2wd Ag Front
10.00-16
4wd Ag Front
13.6-24
Rear Ag
18.4-38

1086 / 05

Tractor Photos

IHC 1086, Fort Royal Farm — Daniel X. O'Neil, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Daniel X. O'Neil · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

See it in action

Videos

Watch International Harvester 1086 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1086 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1247

Diesel 16-speed 2WDJune 2 - 14, 1977

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 1-Hi-TA used for power test.

Gear 2-Lo-DD used for pull test.

Id
1247
Power At Rated Engine Speed
131.41 hp98.0 kW
Fuel Use
8.6 gal/hour32.6 l/hour
Fuel Use
8.2 gal/hour31.0 l/hour
Fuel Use
8.5 gal/hour32.2 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
133.67 hp99.7 kW
Max Power
113.04 hp84.3 kW
Max Pull
13,503 lbs6124 kg

International Harvester 1086 · photo 1 / 1

IHC 1086, Fort Royal Farm

IHC 1086, Fort Royal Farm — Daniel X. O'Neil, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Daniel X. O'Neil · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗