International Harvester 6388


International Harvester 6388 tractor photo
1981 - 1984
60 2+2 Series
Series map:
6388
6588
157.0hp
177.0hp
Production
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Total built272
Original price was $61,400 in 1984
International Harvester 6388 Engine
International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
International Harvester 6388 Power
Engine157 hp
117.1 kW
Drawbar (claimed)114 hp
85.0 kW
PTO (claimed)130 hp
96.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)111.75 hp
83.3 kW
PTO (tested)130.61 hp
97.4 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Steeringarticulated hydrostatic power
Cab standard with burgundy finish, heat, and A/C. Optional western finish interior.
Capacity
Fuel89 gal
336.9 L
 139 gal (optional)
526.1 L
Hydraulic system23.6 gal
89.3 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity23.6 gal
89.3 L
Valves2 to 4
Pump flow18 gpm
68.1 lpm
Steering flow12 gpm
45.4 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIII/II
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase110 inches
279 cm
Weight15960 lbs
7239 kg
Front tire16.9-38
Rear tire16.9-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
6388 Serial Numbers
Location:transmission housing, right side
19818801
19828962
19839060
19849241
19859361

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References
6388 references literature
Snoopy and the Spy by Lee Klancher
Buyer's Guide 1982 published by International Harvester
2+2 Tractors 130/150/170 HP published in 1981, by International Harvester
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