International Harvester 5488 tractor specifications

1981 - 1985

1981 - 1985 50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:International Harvester
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built:3,951
Original price:$66,615 (1985 2WD )
Original price:$78,340 (1985 4WD )

International Harvester 5488 Power

International Harvester 5488 Power Drawbar (claimed):163 hp
121.5 kW
PTO (claimed):185 hp
138.0 kW
Drawbar (tested):163.44 hp
121.9 kW
PTO (tested):187.22 hp
139.6 kW
power test details ...

1981 - 1985

50 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1441

Nebraska Tractor Test 1441
Diesel 18-speed 2WD May 26 - June 8, 1982 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1441 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	187.22 hp 139.6 kW
Fuel use:	11.6 gal/hour 43.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	163.44 hp 121.9 kW
Fuel use:	11.5 gal/hour 43.5 l/hour
Max pull:	18,646 lbs 8457 kg

International Harvester 5488 Engine

International Harvester 5488 Engine International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1981 - 1985

50 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
International Harvester DTI-466B
intercooled 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
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	20 qts 18.9 L
Coolant capacity:	33 qts 31.2 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:planetary
Differential lock:mechanical rear
Steering:power
Brakes:wet disc
Cab:Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional burgundy or western interior finish.
Transmission:18-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

1981 - 1985

50 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Synchro Tri-Six (STS)
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	18 forward and 6 reverse
Oil capacity:	174 qts 164.7 L
Left lever selects gear, right lever selects high, medium, low, or reverse range. Clutch-free on-the-move powershifting in gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized on-the-move shifting (with the clutch) between pairs.

Speeds

Speeds
With 20.8-38 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:87 gal
329.3 L
Hydraulic system:43.5 gal
164.6 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center
Capacity:43.5 gal
164.6 L
Valves:2
Pump flow:25 gpm
94.6 lpm
40 gpm
151.4 lpm *Optional
Total flow:67 gpm
253.6 lpm
82 gpm
310.4 lpm *Optional
Steering flow:12 gpm
45.4 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:III
Rear lift:8076 lbs
3663 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:111.6 inches
283 cm
Weight:14710 to 17240 pounds
Front tire:14L-16.1
Rear tire:20.8-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1981 - 1985

50 Series

Row-Crop tractor

International Harvester 5488 Tires

International Harvester 5488 Tires
Ag front:	14L-16.1
Ag rear:	20.8-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	111.6 inches 283 cm
Length:	196.6 inches 499 cm
Width:	114 inches 289 cm
Height:	116 inches 294 cm
Shipping weight:	14710 lbs 6672 kg
Operating weight:	17240 lbs 7820 kg
Ground clearance:	18.3 inches 46 cm

5488 Serial Numbers

5488 Serial Numbers Location:Right side of tractor frame
photo of 5488 serial number
1981:501
1982:523
1983:2416
1984:3112
1985:4390
Final:4452

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