- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1981–1985
- 8,176 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester 5088 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DT-436 B six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 136.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
136.1 hp
101.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5088”, 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
- 16,010 lb
- 3-point lift
- 6,989 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
International Harvester 5088 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 5088 was built from 1981 to 1985.
The International Harvester 5088 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 101.5 kW (136.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 5088 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The International Harvester 5088 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DT-436 B engine, a 6-cylinder 7.15 L diesel unit.
The International Harvester 5088 weighs 7,262 kg (16,010 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 5088 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the International Harvester 5088 lifts 3,170.000 kg (6,989 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5088”
How does the 5088 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 3,170 kg is low for its class — 47% below the median of 5,997 kg across the 181 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 7,262 kg is high for its class — 27% above the median of 5,725 kg across the 256 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 256 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 256 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 5088 have?
The only figure for the 5088 is 136.1 hp (101.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5088”
What engine is in a 5088?
A 5088 has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DT-436 B, a 6-cylinder 7.15 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DT-436 B |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 436.0 ci · 7.15 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5088”
How much will a 5088 lift?
A 5088 lifts 6,989 lb (3,170.000 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Lift at ends | 6,989 lb · 3,170.000 kgFrom the Traktorenlexikon article's hydraulics section. |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 2,428 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5088”
What transmission does a 5088 have?
Transmission specifications for the 5088 are below.
| Brakes | Electrically operated wet disc brakes acting on differential side shafts |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydraulic steering and adjustable steering wheel |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5088”
How much does a 5088 weigh?
A 5088 weighs 16,010 lb (7,262 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 16,010 lb · 7,262 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 111.6 in · 2,835 mm |
| Length | 196.6 in · 4,994 mm |
| Width | 112.0 in · 2,845 mm |
| Height | 115.0 in · 2,921 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.2 in · 437 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–84.0 in · 1,524–2,134 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0–124.0 in · 1,575–3,150 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.1 ft · 3.70 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5088”
What oil does a 5088 take, and how much?
A 5088 engine takes 15.1 qt (14.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 15.1 qt · 14.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5088” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 173.9 qt · 164.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5088” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 29.0 qt · 27.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5088” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 5088?
Within 10% of its 136.1 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.
- International Harvester Farmall 1468136.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1974Side by side with the 5088 →
- Fiat 1300 Super (DT)135 hp PTO, claimed · 1976–1979Side by side with the 5088 →
- Hürlimann H-6160A134.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the 5088 →
- International Harvester 4156138.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1970Side by side with the 5088 →
- International Harvester 1086133.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1976–1979Side by side with the 5088 →
- Massey Ferguson 1155139.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1978Side by side with the 5088 →
Common questions about the International Harvester 5088
Is a 5088 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 5088 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 5088 have?
A 5088 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5088”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 5088 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-119116 · revision 1036846. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document