International Harvester 3588 tractor specifications

1978 - 1981

1978 - 1981 30 2+2 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Series:

Series:3388 ← 3588 → 37886588 ↓

1978 - 1981

30 2+2 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Series:

Series:	3388	→ 3588
	6388 ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	International Harvester
Type:	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Total built:	2,146
Original price:	$45,680 (1981 )

International Harvester 3388 Power

International Harvester 3388 Power
Drawbar (tested):	111.75 hp 83.3 kW
PTO (tested):	130.61 hp 97.4 kW
power test details ...

International Harvester 3388 Engine

International Harvester 3388 Engine
International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank:	90 gal 340.7 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x4 articulated 4WD
Steering:	hydrostatic power
Brakes:	hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Cab standard
Transmission:	16-speed two-range power shift
Transmission details ...

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:	closed center
Valves:	2
Pump flow:	12 gpm 45.4 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	III

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000
Engine RPM:	540@2100 1000@2100

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	110 inches 279 cm
Weight:	16340 to 17420 pounds
Front tire:	16.9-38
Rear tire:	16.9-38
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3388 Serial Numbers

3388 Serial Numbers
Location:	On the rear tractor frame, right side, near axle.
1978:	8801
1979:	8816
1980:	10037
1981:	10714
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Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	72
	100*Optional
Batteries:	2
Battery volts:	12

Production

Production Manufacturer:International Harvester
Type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Total built:5,643
Original price:$51,300 (1981 )

International Harvester 3588 Power

International Harvester 3588 Power Drawbar (claimed):130 hp
96.9 kW
PTO (claimed):150.41 hp
112.2 kW
Drawbar (tested):126.15 hp
94.1 kW
PTO (tested):150.41 hp
112.2 kW
power test details ...

1978 - 1981

30 2+2 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Series:

Series:	3388 ←	3588	→ 3788
		6588 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 1320

Nebraska Tractor Test 1320
Diesel 16-speed 4WD August 22 - 29, 1979 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1320 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	150.41 hp 112.2 kW
Fuel use:	9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	152.07 hp 113.4 kW
Fuel use:	9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	126.15 hp 94.1 kW
Fuel use:	9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Gear 4LoDD used for power test.
Max pull:	17589 lbs 7978 kg
Gear 1LoDD used for pull test.

International Harvester 3588 Engine

International Harvester 3588 Engine International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl diesel Fuel tank:90 gal
340.7 L
Engine details ...

1978 - 1981

30 2+2 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Series:

Series:	3388 ←	3588	→ 3788
		6588 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
International Harvester DT-466B
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	466 ci 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.30x5.35 inches 109 x 136 mm
Rated RPM:	2400
Idle RPM:	780-2665
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	20 qts 18.9 L
Coolant capacity:	34 qts 32.2 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x4 articulated 4WD
Brakes:hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Cab standard
Transmission:16-speed two-range power shift
Transmission details ...

1978 - 1981

30 2+2 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Series:

Series:	3388 ←	3588	→ 3788
		6588 ↓

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Torque Amplifier
Type:	two-range power shift
Gears:	16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch:	356mm dry disc
Oil capacity:	94.5 qts 89.4 L
Left lever selects high, low, or reverse range. Right lever selects gear. On-the-move power shift without the clutch between gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8. Synchronized shift (with the clutch) from 2-to-3, 4-to-5, and 6-to-7.

Speeds

Speeds
With 18.4-34 tires.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center
Valves:2
Pump flow:12 gpm
45.4 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:III

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:1000
Engine RPM:1000@2100

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:110 inches
279 cm
Weight:16520 to 17620 pounds
Front tire:18.4-38
Rear tire:18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1978 - 1981

30 2+2 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Series:

Series:	3388 ←	3588	→ 3788
		6588 ↓

International Harvester 3588 Tires

International Harvester 3588 Tires
Ag front:	18.4-38
Ag rear:	18.4-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	110 inches 279 cm
Length:	228 inches 579 cm
Width:	101.6 inches 258 cm
Height (cab):	115.8 inches 294 cm
Clearance (front axle):	23.2 inches 58 cm
Clearance (rear axle):	26.7 inches 67 cm