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Years in Production / 1981–1984

International Harvester

3488

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester 3488.

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124hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1981–1984

Production years

International Harvester

Manufacturer

3488 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1981 - 1984

30 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Original price was $50,000 in 1984

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Total Built
465

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Cab standard with heat and A/C. Optional burgundy or western finish interiors.

Capacity

Fuel
50 gal189.2 L
Hydraulic System
28.5 gal107.9 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center
Capacity
28.5 gal107.9 L
Valves
2 or 3
Pump Flow
18 gpm68.1 lpm
Total Flow
27 gpm102.2 lpm
Steering Flow
12 gpm45.4 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
draft sensing

Pto

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

Electrical

Ground
negative
Battery Volts
12

3488 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

International Harvester D466

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
466 ci7.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.30x5.35 inches109 x 136 mm
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression Ratio
15.7:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Idle Rpm
900-2400
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
30 qts28.4 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
14 qts13.2 L

Engine Options

International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl diesel

3488 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse2-range
Oil Capacity
114 qts107.9 L

International Harvester3488 Transmission

hydrostatic

3488 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
184 in467 cm
Width
102 in259 cm
Height (cab)
112 in284 cm
Wheelbase
105 in266 cm
Ground clearance
13 in33 cm
Front tread
60 in152 cm
Rear tread
66 in167 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
105 inches266 cm
Weight
11600 to 12880 pounds
Front Tire
10.00-16
Rear Tire
18.4-34

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
10.00-16
Rear Ag
18.4-34

3488 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch International Harvester 3488 videos from their original YouTube creators.

3488 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1439

Diesel hydrostatic 2WDJune 8 - 14, 1982

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 6.2 MPH (HI) used for power test.

Gear 2.3 MPH (LO) used for pull test.

Id
1439
Power At Rated Engine Speed
112.56 hp83.9 kW
Fuel Use
8.0 gal/hour30.3 l/hour
Fuel Use
7.0 gal/hour26.5 l/hour
Fuel Use
8.1 gal/hour30.7 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
107.11 hp79.9 kW
Max Power
80.50 hp60.0 kW
Max Pull
12,152 lbs5512 kg

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International 3488 tractor MD1

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