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Years in Production / 1978–1981

International Harvester

3388

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester 3388.

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145hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

4x4 Only

Drive

1978–1981

Production years

International Harvester

Manufacturer

3388 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1978 - 1981

30 2+2 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Original price was $45,680 in 1981

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Total Built
2,146

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Cab standard

Steering
hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

Type
closed center
Valves
2
Pump Flow
12 gpm45.4 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000
Engine Rpm
540@2100
Engine Rpm
1000@2100

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
72
Charging Amps
100 OptOptional
Batteries
2
Battery Volts
12

3388 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

International Harvester DT-436B

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
436 ci7.1 L
Bore Stroke
4.30x5.00 inches109 x 127 mm
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Rated Rpm
2400
Idle Rpm
780-2645
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
20 qts18.9 L
Coolant Capacity
34 qts32.2 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
90 gal340.7 L

3388 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low-high) with two-range power shift between direct-drive and Torque Amplifier.

Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Transmission Type
two-range power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch
356mm dry disc

International Harvester3388 Transmission

16-speed two-range power shift

3388 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
227 in576 cm
Width
101.6 in258 cm
Height (cab)
114.7 in291 cm
Wheelbase
110 in279 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
110 inches279 cm
Weight
16340 to 17420 pounds
Front Tire
16.9-38
Rear Tire
16.9-38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
16.9-38
Rear Ag
16.9-38

See it in action

Videos

Watch International Harvester 3388 videos from their original YouTube creators.

3388 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1319

Diesel 16-speed 4WDAugust 21 - 27, 1979

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 4-Lo-DD used for power test.

Gear 1-Lo-DD used for pull test.

Id
1319
Power At Rated Engine Speed
130.61 hp97.4 kW
Fuel Use
8.4 gal/hour31.8 l/hour
Fuel Use
7.6 gal/hour28.8 l/hour
Fuel Use
8.3 gal/hour31.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
128.59 hp95.9 kW
Max Power
111.75 hp83.3 kW
Max Pull
16,764 lbs7604 kg