- Articulated
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1978–1981
- 2,100 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 4786 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DVTI-800 eight-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 258.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
258.4 hp
192.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4786”, 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
- 30,201 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 19.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
International Harvester 4786 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 4786 was built from 1978 to 1981.
The International Harvester 4786 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 192.7 kW (258.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 4786 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The International Harvester 4786 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DVTI-800 engine, a 8-cylinder 13.08 L diesel unit.
The International Harvester 4786 weighs 13,699 kg (30,201 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 4786 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 4786 delivers 71.9 L/min (19.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4786”
How does the 4786 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Ten forward gears is low for its class — 44% below the median of 18 across the 54 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 13,699 kg is high for its class — 41% above the median of 9,720 kg across the 65 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 65 tractors within 10% of its power, 25% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 65 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 4786 have?
The only figure for the 4786 is 258.4 hp (192.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4786”
What engine is in a 4786?
A 4786 has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DVTI-800, a 8-cylinder 13.08 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DVTI-800 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 798.0 ci · 13.08 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4786”
How much will a 4786 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 4786 are below.
| Pump flow | 19.0 gpm · 71.9 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4786”
What transmission does a 4786 have?
Transmission specifications for the 4786 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry double-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering in conjunction with articulated steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4786”
How much does a 4786 weigh?
A 4786 weighs 30,201 lb (13,699 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 30,201 lb · 13,699 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 118.0 in · 2,997 mm |
| Length | 241.0 in · 6,121 mm |
| Width | 117.0 in · 2,972 mm |
| Height | 134.0 in · 3,404 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.1 in · 510 mm |
| Front track | 68.1–125.1 in · 1,730–3,178 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 68.1–125.1 in · 1,730–3,178 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4786”
What oil does a 4786 take, and how much?
A 4786 engine takes 21.8 qt (20.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 21.8 qt · 20.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4786” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 123.9 qt · 117.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4786” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 46.0 qt · 43.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4786” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 4786?
Within 10% of its 258.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
Common questions about the International Harvester 4786
Is a 4786 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 4786 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 4786 have?
A 4786 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4786”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 4786 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-119192 · revision 1038059. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document