International Harvester

International Harvester 3488

The International Harvester 3488 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1981 to 1984 as part of the 30 Series. Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA, a total of 465 units were made. It features a 7.6L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine (model D466) with a hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds in two ranges. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive, power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a standard cab with heat and air conditioning. It has a drawbar power of 83 hp (claimed) and a PTO power of 112 hp (claimed). The tractor's dimensions include a 105-inch wheelbase, 184-inch length, and 102-inch width at minimum tread, with operating weight around 12,880 lbs. It uses 10.00-16 front tires and 18.4-34 rear tires. The hydraulic system is closed center with a capacity of 28.5 gallons and multiple flow rates for pump, total, and steering. The rear PTO is independent with 540/1000 RPM options. The 3488 shares its series with the 3288 and 3688 models.
Power124 hp[P]
Founded1981 - 1984
Model3488

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 3488

Power
PTO (tested)112.56 hp (83.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)112 hp (83.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested)80.50 hp (60.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)83 hp (61.9 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
ModelInternational Harvester D466
Coolingliquid-cooled
Idle RPM900-2400
Cylinders6-cylinder
Rated RPM2400
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Bore/Stroke4.30x5.35 inches (109 x 136 mm)
Displacement466 ci (7.6 L)
Oil capacity14 qts (13.2 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity30 qts (28.4 L)
Compression ratio15.7:1
Capacity
Fuel50 gal (189.2 L)
Hydraulic system28.5 gal (107.9 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Valves2 or 3
Capacity28.5 gal (107.9 L)
Pump flow18 gpm (68.1 lpm)
Total flow27 gpm (102.2 lpm)
Steering flow12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Mechanical
Cabstandard with heat and A/C. Optional burgundy or western finish interiors.
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Series30 Series
Built inRock Island, Illinois, USA
Years made1981 - 1984
Total built465
Original price$50,000 in 1984
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil capacity114 qts (107.9 L)
Tractor hitch
Controldraft sensing
Rear TypeII
Dimensions & Tires
Width102 inches (259 cm) (Width at minimum tread)
Length184 inches (467 cm)
Rear axle3.25 by 104 inches (82 by 2641 mm), 3.25 by 118 inches (82 by 2997 mm)
Rear tire18.4-34
Wheelbase105 inches (266 cm)
Front tire10.00-16
Rear tread66 to 114.5 inches (167 to 290 cm)
Front tread60 to 84 inches (152 to 213 cm)
Height (cab)112 inches (284 cm)
Shipping weight11600 lbs (5261 kg)
Ground clearance13 inches (33 cm)
Operating weight12880 lbs (5842 kg)
3488 Serial Numbers
LocationSerial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, ahead of the rear axle.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM540@2100, 1000@2100
Rear PTO Type540/1000