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Years in Production / 1981–1985

International Harvester

5088

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester 5088.

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150hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1981–1985

Production years

International Harvester

Manufacturer

5088 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1981 - 1985

50 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Original price was $54,300 in 1985

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Total Built
8,176

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional burgundy or western interior finish.

Final Drives
planetary
Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Capacity

Fuel
70 gal264.9 L
Hydraulic System
43.5 gal164.6 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center
Capacity
43.5 gal164.6 L
Valves
2
Pump Flow
25 gpm94.6 lpm
Pump Flow
40 gpmOptOptional151.4 lpm
Total Flow
67 gpm253.6 lpm
Total Flow
82 gpmOptOptional310.4 lpm
Steering Flow
12 gpm45.4 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III
Rear Lift
6990 lbs3170 kg
Rear Lift
8280 lbsOptOptional3755 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1981
501
1982
3551
1983
6015
1984
7307
1985
8623

Electrical

Ground
negative
Battery Volts
12

5088 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

International Harvester DT-436B

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
436 ci7.1 L
Bore Stroke
4.30x5.00 inches109 x 127 mm
Rated Rpm
2400
Idle Rpm
900-2655
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
20 qts18.9 L
Coolant Capacity
29 qts27.4 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Engine Options

International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel

5088 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Left lever selects gear, right lever selects high, medium, low, or reverse range. Clutch-free on-the-move power shift in gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized on-the-move shifting (with the clutch) between pairs.

Transmission
Synchro Tri-Six (STS)
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverse
Oil Capacity
174 qts164.7 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

International Harvester5088 Transmission

18-speed partial power shift

5088 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
196.6 in499 cm
Width
112 in284 cm
Height
115 in292 cm
Wheelbase
111.6 in283 cm
Ground clearance
17.2 in43 cm
Front tread
60 in152 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
111.6 inches283 cm
Weight
13765 to 16010 pounds
Front Tire
10.00-16
Rear Tire
18.4-38

Serial Number Location

Right side of tractor frame

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
10.00-16
Rear Ag
18.4-38

See it in action

Videos

Watch International Harvester 5088 videos from their original YouTube creators.

International Harvest 5088 Tractor Plowing | New Garden Ohio

Video by Mike Less - Farmhand Mike

Watch on YouTube ↗

5088 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1419

Diesel 18-speed 2WDNovember 12 - December 8, 1981

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
1419
Power At Rated Engine Speed
136.12 hp101.5 kW
Fuel Use
8.9 gal/hour33.7 l/hour
Fuel Use
8.8 gal/hour33.3 l/hour
Max Power
116.19 hp86.6 kW
Max Pull
14,960 lbs6785 kg