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Years in Production / 1976–1980

International Harvester

Hydro 86

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester Hydro 86.

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77hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1976–1980

Production years

International Harvester

Manufacturer

Hydro 86 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1976 - 1980

86 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Original price was $23,400 in 1980

Manufacturer
International Harvester

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Power steering

Differential dry disc brakes

Open operator station.

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Valves
1
Pump Flow
12 gpm45.4 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540 (1.375)

Hydro 86 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

International Harvester D-312

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
312 ci5.1 L
Bore Stroke
3.875x4.410 inches98 x 112 mm
Air Cleaner
dual dry element with unloader
Compression Ratio
17:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 2)

International Harvester

gasoline

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
290.8 ci4.8 L
Bore Stroke
3.75x4.39 inches95 x 112 mm
Air Cleaner
dual stage dry with dust unloader
Compression Ratio
7.5:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 3)

International Harvester D-310

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

The D-310 diesel was used on the Hydro 86, replacing the 312, during production in 1979.

Displacement
310 ci5.1 L
Bore Stroke
3.875x4.375 inches98 x 111 mm
Air Cleaner
dry
Compression Ratio
15.1:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

International Harvester 5.1L 6-cyl diesel

International Harvester 4.8L 6-cyl gasoline

Hydro 86 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
hydrostatic
Gears
variable forward and reverse2-range

International Harvester Hydro86 Transmission

hydrostatic

Hydro 86 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Weight
8200 lbs3719 kg
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
15.5-38

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor's clutch housing.

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-16
Rear Ag
15.5-38

See it in action

Videos

Watch International Harvester Hydro 86 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Hydro 86 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Tractor Tests

NTTL 1154: gasoline hydrostatic 2WD

NTTL 1155: 312 diesel hydrostatic 2WD

NTTL 1337: 310 diesel hydrostatic 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1154

Gasoline hydrostatic 2WDNovember 14 - December 3, 1973

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
1154
Power At Rated Engine Speed
69.61 hp51.9 kW
Fuel Use
6.9 gal/hour26.1 l/hour
Fuel Use
5.8 gal/hour22.0 l/hour
Fuel Use
7.7 gal/hour29.1 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
64.10 hp47.8 kW
Max Power
53.86 hp40.2 kW
Max Pull
8,427 lbs3822 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1155

312 diesel hydrostatic 2WDNovember 14 - December 3, 1973

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
1155
Power At Rated Engine Speed
69.51 hp51.8 kW
Fuel Use
5.6 gal/hour21.2 l/hour
Fuel Use
5.3 gal/hour20.1 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
65.41 hp48.8 kW
Max Power
53.10 hp39.6 kW
Max Pull
8,310 lbs3769 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1337Nebraska test report ↗

310 diesel hydrostatic 2WDMarch 27 - September 17, 1980

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Pull at 6.5 KPH

Pull at 3.3 KPH

Id
1337
Power At Rated Engine Speed
70.89 hp52.9 kW
Fuel Use
5.3 gal/hour20.1 l/hour
Fuel Use
4.7 gal/hour17.8 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
66.64 hp49.7 kW
Max Power
52.49 hp39.1 kW
Max Pull
8815 lbs3998 kg