The International Harvester 3588 is a four-wheel drive (4WD) farm tractor produced from 1978 to 1981 as part of the 30 2+2 Series. It features a turbocharged 7.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine (DT-466B) delivering up to 150.41 hp at the PTO. The tractor has a 16-speed two-range power shift transmission with torque amplifier, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a standard cab. It has a wheelbase of 110 inches and weighs between 16,520 and 17,620 pounds. The 3588 is equipped with a closed center hydraulic system with 2 valves and a 12 gpm pump flow, and a category III rear hitch. The rear PTO is independent and runs at 1000 RPM at 2100 engine RPM. Tires are sized 18.4-38 front and rear. Total production was 5,643 units with an original price of $51,300 in 1981.
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Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 3588
Power
PTO (tested):150.41 hp (112.2 kW)
PTO (claimed):150.41 hp (112.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested):126.15 hp (94.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):130 hp (96.9 kW)
Tires
Ag rear:18.4-38
Ag front:18.4-38
Engine
Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:International Harvester DT-466B
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Idle RPM:780-2665
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Fuel tank:90 gal (340.7 L)
Rated RPM:2400
Bore/Stroke:4.30x5.35 inches (109 x 136 mm)
Displacement:466 ci (7.6 L)
Oil capacity:20 qts (18.9 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:34 qts (32.2 L)
Weight
Shipping:16520 lbs (7493 kg)
Operating:17620 lbs (7992 kg)
Max capacity:22000 lbs (9979 kg)
Dimensions
Width:101.6 inches (258 cm)
Length:228 inches (579 cm)
Wheelbase:110 inches (279 cm)
Height (cab):115.8 inches (294 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):26.7 inches (67 cm)
Clearance (front axle):23.2 inches (58 cm)
Electrical
Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:72
Charging system:alternator
Hydraulics
Type:closed center
Valves:2
Pump flow:12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Mechanical
Cab:Standard
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Four-wheel drive:Yes
Production
Type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Series:30 2+2 Series
Years made:1978 - 1981
Total built:5,643
Original price:$51,300 in 1981
Transmission
Type:Torque Amplifier two-range power shift
Gears:16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch:356mm dry disc
Description: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.
Oil capacity:94.5 qts (89.4 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear Type:III
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:1000@2100
Rear PTO Type:1000
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FAQ
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