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International Harvester 986



International Harvester 986 tractor photo
1976 - 1981
86 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
886
986
Hydro 186
95.7hp*
117.4hp*
116.7hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built20,554
Original price$31,100 (1981)
Variants
986 Hi-Clearhigh clearance
International Harvester 986 Engine
International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
International Harvester 986 Transmission
16-speed
Transmission details ...
International Harvester 986 Power
Drawbar (tested)90.15 hp
67.2 kW
PTO (tested)105.68 hp
78.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steeringpower assist
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Open operator station and four-post ROPS available.
Photos
International Harvester 986
International Harvester 986 photos...
Capacity
Fuel50 gal
189.3 L
 22 gal (auxiliary tank)
83.3 L
Hydraulic system22.5 gal
85.2 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
 closed center *Optional after late 1980.
Capacity22.5 gal
85.2 L
Valves2
Tractor hitch
Rear Type2
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)5760 lbs
2612 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Engine RPM540@2100
 1000@2100
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase105 inches (wide-front)
266 cm
 101 inches (tricycle)
256 cm
 99 inches (4WD)
251 cm
 106 inches (Hi-Clear)
269 cm
Weight10500 to 13030 pounds
Front tire10.00-16
Rear tire18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
986 Serial Number Location
International Harvester 986 serial number location
Rear frame, right side in front of rear axle.
986 Serial Numbers
19768601
197711145
197815624
197919288
198022696
198125220

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps42
 61 (with cab)
Batteries2
Battery CCA470
Battery volts12
References
986 references literature
1978 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Buyer's Guide 1981 published by International Harvester
Series 86 Tractors published in 1976, by International Harvester
Operator's Manual 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586 and Hydro-186 Tractors (1096207R4) published in 1986
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