- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1981–1985
- 465 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester 3488-Hydro specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER D-466 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 112.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
112.4 hp
83.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3488 Hydro”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 12,879 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 18.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
International Harvester 3488-Hydro specs: key facts
The International Harvester 3488-Hydro was built from 1981 to 1985.
The International Harvester 3488-Hydro has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 83.8 kW (112.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 3488-Hydro was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The International Harvester 3488-Hydro has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER D-466 engine, a 6-cylinder 7.64 L diesel unit.
The International Harvester 3488-Hydro weighs 5,842 kg (12,879 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 3488-Hydro has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 3488-Hydro delivers 68.1 L/min (18.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3488 Hydro”
How does the 3488-Hydro compare with its class?
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 292 tractors within 10% of its power, 10% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 292 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 3488-Hydro have?
The only figure for the 3488-Hydro is 112.4 hp (83.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3488 Hydro”
What engine is in a 3488-Hydro?
A 3488-Hydro has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER D-466, a 6-cylinder 7.64 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER D-466 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 466.2 ci · 7.64 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3488 Hydro”
How much will a 3488-Hydro lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 3488-Hydro are below.
| Pump flow | 18.0 gpm · 68.1 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 2,106 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines or 1 3/4"- 20-part |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3488 Hydro”
What transmission does a 3488-Hydro have?
Transmission specifications for the 3488-Hydro are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated Dyna-Life clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydraulic steering and adjustable steering wheel |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3488 Hydro”
How much does a 3488-Hydro weigh?
A 3488-Hydro weighs 12,879 lb (5,842 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 12,879 lb · 5,842 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in · 2,662 mm |
| Length | 184.0 in · 4,674 mm |
| Width | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm |
| Height | 112.0 in · 2,845 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.0 in · 330 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–84.0 in · 1,524–2,134 mm |
| Rear track | 66.1–114.6 in · 1,680–2,910 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.7 ft · 3.58 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3488 Hydro”
What oil does a 3488-Hydro take, and how much?
A 3488-Hydro engine takes 13.9 qt (13.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 13.9 qt · 13.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3488 Hydro” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 114.0 qt · 107.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3488 Hydro” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 30.0 qt · 28.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3488 Hydro” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 3488-Hydro?
Within 10% of its 107.1 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Kramer 1214108 hp PTO, claimed · 1970Side by side with the 3488-Hydro →
- Hürlimann H-6130A105.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 3488-Hydro →
- International Harvester 986104.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1976–1981Side by side with the 3488-Hydro →
- OLIVER 2055104.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1971Side by side with the 3488-Hydro →
- Mercedes-Benz MB trac 1300110.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1976–1987Side by side with the 3488-Hydro →
- J.I. Case 1090104.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1970Side by side with the 3488-Hydro →
Common questions about the International Harvester 3488-Hydro
Is a 3488-Hydro two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 3488-Hydro was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 3488-Hydro have?
A 3488-Hydro has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines or 1 3/4"- 20-part shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3488 Hydro”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 3488 Hydro — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-119114 · revision 1055417. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document