- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Articulated
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1981
- 2 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. 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 7388 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DTI-466 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 229.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
229.9 hp
171.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 7388”, 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
- 19,500 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 16.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
International Harvester 7388 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 7388 was built in 1981.
The International Harvester 7388 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 171.4 kW (229.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 7388 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The International Harvester 7388 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DTI-466 engine, a 6-cylinder 7.64 L diesel unit.Source 1
The International Harvester 7388 weighs 8,845 kg (19,500 lb) unladen.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 7388 delivers 60.6 L/min (16.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 7388”
How does the 7388 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 60.6 L/min is low for its class — 47% below the median of 115 L/min across the 74 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Ten forward gears is low for its class — 44% below the median of 18 across the 79 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 734 L fuel tank is high for its class — 62% above the median of 454 L across the 88 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 90 tractors within 10% of its power, 21% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 90 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 7388 have?
The only figure for the 7388 is 229.9 hp (171.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 7388”
What engine is in a 7388?
A 7388 has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DTI-466, a 6-cylinder 7.64 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DTI-466 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 466.2 ci · 7.64 L |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4386”
How much will a 7388 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 7388 are below.
| Pump flow | 16.0 gpm · 60.6 L/min |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 7388”
What transmission does a 7388 have?
Transmission specifications for the 7388 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 connection with articulated steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 7388”
How much does a 7388 weigh?
A 7388 weighs 19,500 lb (8,845 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 19,500 lb · 8,845 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 118.0 in · 2,997 mm |
| Length | 246.0 in · 6,248 mm |
| Width | 116.0 in · 2,946 mm |
| Height | 144.0 in · 3,658 mm |
| Ground clearance | 12.9 in · 328 mm |
| Front track | 68.0–126.0 in · 1,727–3,200 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 68.0–126.0 in · 1,727–3,200 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 7388”
What oil does a 7388 take, and how much?
A 7388 engine takes 22.0 qt (20.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 22.0 qt · 20.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 7388” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 123.9 qt · 117.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 7388” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 46.0 qt · 43.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 7388” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 7388?
Within 10% of its 229.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 846229.9 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1993Side by side with the 7388 →
- Case-IH 9230231.7 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1995Side by side with the 7388 →
- John Deere 8560232 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1993Side by side with the 7388 →
- Fiat 44-23227.0 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 7388 →
- Case-IH 9330236.7 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2000Side by side with the 7388 →
- Massey Ferguson 4800221.9 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1986Side by side with the 7388 →
Common questions about the International Harvester 7388
Is a 7388 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 7388 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 4386”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 7388”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 4386 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-119191 · revision 1038057. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 7388 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-119193 · revision 1038060. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document