International Harvester

International Harvester Hydro 86

The International Harvester Hydro 86 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1976 to 1980. It features a hydrostatic transmission with variable forward and reverse speeds in two ranges. Engine options include a 5.1L 6-cylinder diesel and a 4.8L 6-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor offers power steering, differential dry disc brakes, and an open operator station. It has a rear Type II hitch and an independent 540 rpm rear PTO. The Hydro 86 has an operating weight of 8200 lbs and uses 7.50-16 front tires and 15.5-38 rear tires. The serial number plate is located on the left side of the clutch housing.
Power77 hp[P]
Founded1976 - 1980
ModelHydro 86

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester Hydro 86

Power
PTO (tested)70.89 hp (52.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)69.51 hp (51.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested)53.86 hp (40.2 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)53.4 hp (39.8 kW)
Engine
OptionsInternational Harvester 5.1L 6-cyl diesel, International Harvester 4.8L 6-cyl gasoline
Rated RPM2400
Air cleanerdual dry element with unloader
Bore/Stroke3.875x4.410 inches (98 x 112 mm)
Compression17:1
Notes D-310The D-310 diesel was used on the Hydro 86, replacing the 312, during production in 1979.
Displacement312 ci (5.1 L)
Starter volts12
Rated RPM D-3102400
Air cleaner D-310dry
Bore/Stroke D-3103.875x4.375 inches (98 x 111 mm)
Compression D-31015.1:1
Displacement D-310310 ci (5.1 L)
Rated RPM gasoline2400
Air cleaner gasolinedual stage dry with dust unloader
Bore/Stroke gasoline3.75x4.39 inches (95 x 112 mm)
Compression gasoline7.5:1
Displacement gasoline290.8 ci (4.8 L)
Starter volts gasoline12
International Harvester gasoline6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
International Harvester D-310 diesel6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
International Harvester D-312 diesel6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Dimensions
Rear tire15.5-38
Front tire7.50-16
Ballasted weight10430 lbs (4731 kg)
Operating weight8200 lbs (3719 kg)
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves1
Pump flow12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential dry disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Series86 Series
Original price$23,400 in 1980
Years produced1976 - 1980
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsvariable forward and reverse (2-range)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number plate on the left side of the tractor's clutch housing.