International Harvester

International Harvester 5088

The International Harvester 5088 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1981 to 1985 as part of the 50 Series. Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA, a total of 8,176 units were made. It features a turbocharged 7.1L 6-cylinder diesel engine producing an estimated 150 hp, with a claimed drawbar power of 119 hp and PTO power of 135 hp. The tractor offers an 18-speed partial power shift Synchro Tri-Six transmission, two- or four-wheel drive options, and a standard cab with heat and air-conditioning. It has a fuel capacity of 70 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 43.5 gallons. The 5088 is equipped with a category III rear hitch and independent rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options. Dimensions include a 111.6 inch wheelbase, 196.6 inch length, and operating weight around 16,010 lbs. Tires are 10.00-16 front and 18.4-38 rear. The tractor is known for its robust mechanical features including planetary final drives, mechanical rear differential lock, and hydraulic wet disc brakes.
Power150 hp[P]
Founded1981 - 1985
Model5088

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 5088

Power
PTO (tested)136.12 hp (101.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)135 hp (100.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested)116.19 hp (86.6 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)119 hp (88.7 kW)
Engine
Typeturbocharged diesel
ModelInternational Harvester DT-436B
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Idle RPM900-2655
Cylinders6-cylinder
Rated RPM2400
Bore/Stroke4.30x5.00 inches (109 x 127 mm)
Displacement436 ci (7.1 L)
Oil capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity29 qts (27.4 L)
Weight
Operating16010 lbs (7262 kg)
2WD Shipping13765 lbs (6243 kg)
4WD Shipping15208 lbs (6898 kg)
Capacity
Fuel70 gal (264.9 L)
Hydraulic system43.5 gal (164.6 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Valves2
Capacity43.5 gal (164.6 L)
Pump flow25 gpm (94.6 lpm)
Total flow67 gpm (253.6 lpm)
Steering flow12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Optional pump flow40 gpm (151.4 lpm)
Optional total flow82 gpm (310.4 lpm)
Mechanical
Cabstandard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional burgundy or western interior finish.
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drivesplanetary
Power steeringYes
Differential lockmechanical rear
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Series50 Series
Built inRock Island, Illinois, USA
Years made1981 - 1985
Total built8,176
Original price$54,300 in 1985
Transmission
Typepartial power shift
Gears18 forward and 6 reverse
ModelSynchro Tri-Six (STS)
DescriptionLeft lever selects gear, right lever selects high, medium, low, or reverse range. Clutch-free on-the-move power shift in gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized on-the-move shifting (with the clutch) between pairs.
Oil capacity174 qts (164.7 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIII
Rear lift6990 lbs (3170 kg)
Optional rear lift8280 lbs (3755 kg)
Dimensions & Tires
Width112 inches (284 cm)
Height115 inches (292 cm)
Length196.6 inches (499 cm)
Rear tire18.4-38
Wheelbase111.6 inches (283 cm)
Front tire10.00-16
Front tread60 to 84 inches (152 to 213 cm)
Bar rear axle3.50 by 112 inches (88 by 2844 mm)
Ground clearance17.2 inches (43 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000