- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1981–1990
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 885 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER DT-268 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 78.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
78.9 hp
58.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 885 (XL)”, 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
- 7,363 lb
- 3-point lift
- 5,238 lb
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
International Harvester 885 (A) specs: key facts
The International Harvester 885 (A) was built from 1981 to 1990.
The International Harvester 885 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 58.8 kW (78.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 885 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The International Harvester 885 (A) has a INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER DT-268 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.40 L diesel unit.Source 1
The International Harvester 885 (A) weighs 3,340 kg (7,363 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 885 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the International Harvester 885 (A) lifts 2,376 kg (5,238 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 885 (XL)”
How does the 885 (A) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 363 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 372 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 885 (A) have?
The only figure for the 885 (A) is 78.9 hp (58.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 885 (XL)”
What engine is in an 885 (A)?
An 885 (A) has an INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER DT-268, a 4-cylinder 4.40 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER DT-268Source 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 268.4 ci · 4.40 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 201 lb·ft · 272 N·m @ 1,439 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 885 (XL)”
How much will an 885 (A) lift?
An 885 (A) lifts 5,238 lb (2,376 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pressure | 2,698 psi · 186 bar |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 5,238 lb · 2,376 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, 540/1000 rpm @ 2,142 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 885 (XL)”
What transmission does an 885 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 885 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry Laycock single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated wet disc brake acting on planetary shafts as individual wheel brake |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering type OSPB-80 with double-acting steering cylinder |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 885 (XL)”
How much does an 885 (A) weigh?
An 885 (A) weighs 7,363 lb (3,340 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,363 lb · 3,340 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 88.2 in · 2,240 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 147.2 in · 3,740 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in · 1,920 mm |
| Height | 103.9 in · 2,640 mm |
| Ground clearance | 12.2 in · 310 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 54.3–74.0 in · 1,380–1,880 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 60.2–76.0 in · 1,530–1,930 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.6 ft · 3.55 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 885 (XL)”
What oil does an 885 (A) take, and how much?
An 885 (A) engine takes 9.1 qt (8.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.1 qt · 8.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 885 (XL)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 885 (XL)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 36.0 qt · 34.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 885 (XL)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.4 qt · 13.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 885 (XL)” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 885 (A)?
Within 10% of its 78.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Landini 8830 (DT) TL-23 N/E (TL-23 DT/F)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1987Side by side with the 885 (A) →
- URSUS 912 / 91478.9 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1998Side by side with the 885 (A) →
- Lamborghini 774-80 DT78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1990Side by side with the 885 (A) →
- SAME Explorer 80 (DT)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1990Side by side with the 885 (A) →
- Landini R-8880 (DT)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1987–2000Side by side with the 885 (A) →
- Landini 8560 L (DT) TL 40 N/M (TL-40 DT/M)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1988–2000Side by side with the 885 (A) →
Common questions about the International Harvester 885 (A)
Is an 885 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 885 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does an 885 (A) have?
An 885 (A) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 884”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 885 (XL)”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 884 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118626 · revision 1031049. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 885 (XL) — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118658 · revision 1031466. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document