International Harvester 6588


International Harvester 6588 tractor photo
1981 - 1984
60 2+2 Series
Series map:
6388
6588
6788
157.0hp
177.0hp
200.0hp
Production
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Total built642
Original price was $65,100 in 1984
International Harvester 6588 Engine
International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
International Harvester 6588 Power
Engine177 hp
132.0 kW
Drawbar (claimed)130 hp
96.9 kW
PTO (claimed)150 hp
111.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)126.15 hp
94.1 kW
PTO (tested)150.41 hp
112.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Steeringarticulated hydrostatic power
Cab standard with burgundy finish, heat, and A/C. Optional wester 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 Type1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase110 inches
279 cm
Weight16320 lbs
7402 kg
Front tire18.4-38
Rear tire18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
6588 Serial Numbers
Location:transmission housing, right side
19818801
19828966
19839164
19849361
19859526

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
References
6588 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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