- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1976–1980
- 1,850 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. 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 Hydro 86 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291 six-cylinder. The manufacturer claimed 71 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
71 hp
53 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 86”, 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
- 8,166 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 12.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
International Harvester Hydro 86 specs: key facts
The International Harvester Hydro 86 was built from 1976 to 1980.
The International Harvester Hydro 86 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 53 kW (71 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester Hydro 86 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The International Harvester Hydro 86 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291 engine, a 6-cylinder unit.Source 1
The International Harvester Hydro 86 weighs 3,704 kg (8,166 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester Hydro 86 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester Hydro 86 delivers 45.5 L/min (12.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 86”
How does the Hydro 86 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A maximum engine torque of 298 N·m is high for its class — 19% above the median of 251 N·m across the 322 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 400 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a Hydro 86 have?
The only figure for the Hydro 86 is 71 hp (53 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 86”
What engine is in a Hydro 86?
A Hydro 86 has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291, a 6-cylinder engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291Source 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Max torque | 220 lb·ft · 298 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 86”
How much will a Hydro 86 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the Hydro 86 are below.
| Pump flow | 12.0 gpm · 45.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,988 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 86”
What transmission does a Hydro 86 have?
Transmission specifications for the Hydro 86 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated ceramic clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 86”
How much does a Hydro 86 weigh?
A Hydro 86 weighs 8,166 lb (3,704 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,166 lb · 3,704 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in · 2,616 mm |
| Length | 162.0 in · 4,115 mm |
| Width | 89.4 in · 2,271 mm |
| Height | 105.0 in · 2,667 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 mm |
| Front track | 58.0–82.0 in · 1,473–2,083 mm |
| Rear track | 56.0–96.0 in · 1,422–2,438 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.0 ft · 3.66 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 86”
What oil does a Hydro 86 take, and how much?
A Hydro 86 engine takes 14.3 qt (13.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 14.3 qt · 13.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 86” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 21.0 qt · 19.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 86” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a Hydro 86?
Within 10% of its 71 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lamborghini R-704 (DT)71 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1982Side by side with the Hydro 86 →
- Lamborghini R-754 (DT)71 hp engine, claimed · 1975–1985Side by side with the Hydro 86 →
- Landini R-7500 (DT) "TL 20 N/B"71 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1983Side by side with the Hydro 86 →
- Ford 561071 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1991Side by side with the Hydro 86 →
- Landini 7830 (DT) TL-20 N/F (TL-20 DT/F)71 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1987Side by side with the Hydro 86 →
- VALMET 605/605-471.1 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1989Side by side with the Hydro 86 →
Common questions about the International Harvester Hydro 86
Is a Hydro 86 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester Hydro 86 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a Hydro 86 have?
A Hydro 86 has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 86”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Farmall Farmall 756 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118751 · revision 1054991. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC Hydro 86 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-119039 · revision 1036274. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document