International Harvester 1486

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The International Harvester 1486 is a powerful row crop tractor built from 1976 to 1981. It's a 2WD machine with a sturdy 4x2 chassis and power-assisted steering, making it easy to handle in the fields. The tractor has a Torque Amplifier transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears, giving farmers plenty of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the 1486 boasts a turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine made by International Harvester. This DT436 engine is liquid-cooled and packs 145 hp, which is above average for tractors of its time. It has a displacement of 436 cubic inches, which is also above average. The tractor weighs 13,670 lb, making it a solid, mid-weight option for farm work. It comes equipped with a three-point hitch at the rear and an independent PTO with both 540 and 1000 rpm speeds. The 1486 also features a comfortable cab for the operator, hydraulic disc brakes, and an open center hydraulic system.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 145 hp (108.1 kW)

Transmission: Torque Amplifier

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 13670 lb (6201 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

International Harvester 1486 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the International Harvester 1486 is Average. It is greater than 53% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the International Harvester 1486 is Average. It is greater than 60% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the International Harvester 1486 is Above Average. It is greater than 74% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the International Harvester 1486 is Excellent. It is greater than 99% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Model
DT436
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
436 ci (7.1 L)
Bore
4.29 in (109.0 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2600
Power Output
145 hp (108.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Torque Amplifier
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
8

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power assist
Brake Type
Hydraulic disc