- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1981–1985
- 3,951 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 5488 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DTI-466 B six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 187.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
187.3 hp
139.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5488”, 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
- 17,240 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
International Harvester 5488 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 5488 was built from 1981 to 1985.
The International Harvester 5488 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 139.7 kW (187.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 5488 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The International Harvester 5488 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DTI-466 B engine, a 6-cylinder 7.64 L diesel unit.
The International Harvester 5488 weighs 7,820 kg (17,240 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 5488 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5488”
How does the 5488 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 122 tractors within 10% of its power, 12% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 122 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 5488 have?
The only figure for the 5488 is 187.3 hp (139.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5488”
What engine is in a 5488?
A 5488 has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DTI-466 B, a 6-cylinder 7.64 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DTI-466 B |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 466.0 ci · 7.64 L |
| Max torque | 585 lb·ft · 793 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5488”
How much will a 5488 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 5488 are below.
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5488”
What transmission does a 5488 have?
Transmission specifications for the 5488 are below.
| Steering | Hydraulic steering and adjustable steering wheel |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5488”
How much does a 5488 weigh?
A 5488 weighs 17,240 lb (7,820 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 17,240 lb · 7,820 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 111.6 in · 2,835 mm |
| Length | 196.6 in · 4,994 mm |
| Width | 114.0 in · 2,896 mm |
| Height | 116.0 in · 2,946 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.3 in · 465 mm |
| Front track | 62.5–86.5 in · 1,588–2,197 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0–130.0 in · 1,625–3,302 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.6 ft · 3.84 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5488”
What oil does a 5488 take, and how much?
A 5488 engine takes 16.2 qt (15.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 16.2 qt · 15.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5488” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 173.9 qt · 164.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5488” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 33.0 qt · 31.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5488” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 5488?
Within 10% of its 187.2 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.
Common questions about the International Harvester 5488
Is a 5488 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 5488 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 5488 have?
A 5488 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 5488”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 5488 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-119174 · revision 1055426. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document