International Harvester 986 tractor specifications

1976 - 1981

1976 - 1981 86 SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:International Harvester
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built:20,554
Original price:$31,100 (1981)

Variants

Variants 986 Hi-Clear:high clearance

International Harvester 986 Power

International Harvester 986 Power Drawbar (tested):90.15 hp
67.2 kW
PTO (tested):105.68 hp
78.8 kW
power test details ...

1976 - 1981

86 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1255

Nebraska Tractor Test 1255
Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD September 15 - 29, 1977 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1255 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	105.68 hp 78.8 kW
Fuel use:	7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	105.68 hp 78.8 kW
Fuel use:	6.8 gal/hour 25.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	90.15 hp 67.2 kW
Fuel use:	7.1 gal/hour 26.9 l/hour
Gear 4-Low-Direct used for power test.
Max pull:	12,176 lbs 5523 kg
Gear 2-Low-Direct used for pull test.

International Harvester 986 Engine

International Harvester 986 Engine International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1976 - 1981

86 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
International Harvester D436
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	436 ci 7.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.30x5.00 inches 109 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:	dual dry element
Rated RPM:	2400
Coolant capacity:	26 qts 24.6 L

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	14 qts 13.2 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Steering:power assist
Brakes:hydraulic disc
Cab:Cab standard
Transmission:16-speed
Transmission details ...

1976 - 1981

86 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Transmission

Transmission:

Torque Amplifier

Gears:

16 forward and 8 reverse

Oil capacity:

90 qts
85.2 L

Oil type:

IH Hy-Tran/B-6

The transmission features three ranges (low, high, and reverse) with four gears (1-4) in each range. The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides an additional high/low selection for each speed. The range and gear can be shifted only when the tractor is stopped. The TA can be shifted while the tractor is in motion.

Speeds

Speeds
18.4-34 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:50 gal
189.3 L
22 gal
83.3 L (auxiliary tank)
Hydraulic system:22.5 gal
85.2 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:22.5 gal
85.2 L
Valves:2

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:2
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):5760 lbs
2612 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:105 inches
266 cm (wide-front)
101 inches
256 cm (tricycle)
99 inches
251 cm (4WD)
106 inches
269 cm (Hi-Clear)
Weight:10500 to 13030 pounds
Front tire:10.00-16
Rear tire:18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1976 - 1981

86 Series

Row-Crop tractor

International Harvester 986 Tires

International Harvester 986 Tires
Ag front:	10.00-16
Ag rear:	18.4-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	105 inches 266 cm (wide-front)
	101 inches 256 cm (tricycle)
	99 inches 251 cm (4WD)
	106 inches 269 cm (Hi-Clear)
Length:	167 inches 424 cm (2WD)
	163 inches 414 cm (4WD)
	169 inches 429 cm (Hi-Clear)
Width:	102 inches 259 cm
Height (cab):	112 inches 284 cm
	125 inches 317 cm (Hi-Clear)
Ground clearance:	13 inches 33 cm
	26 inches 66 cm (Hi-Clear)

International Harvester 986 Weight

International Harvester 986 Weight
Shipping:	10,500 lbs 4762 kg
	12,350 lbs 5601 kg (Hi-Clear)
Operating:	13,030 lbs 5910 kg (2WD)

986 Serial Numbers

986 Serial Numbers Location:Rear frame, right side in front of rear axle.
photo of 986 serial number
1976:8601
1977:11145
1978:15624
1979:19288
1980:22696
1981:25220

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