International Harvester 986B

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The International Harvester 986B is a powerful tractor designed for serious farm work. It has a strong diesel engine made by International Harvester. This engine, called the DT-358, has 6 cylinders and is turbocharged. It can produce 133 horsepower, which is plenty for most farming tasks. The engine is liquid-cooled, helping it stay at the right temperature while working hard.

This tractor has a special transmission with 16 forward gears and 8 reverse gears. This gives the driver lots of options for different speeds and tasks. The 986B is big and heavy, weighing 12,434 pounds. It's about 160 inches long and 102 inches wide. The tractor has big agricultural tires, with 11.00-16 tires in front and 23.1-34 tires in back. It also has a Category 3 hitch at the rear, which can handle large farm equipment. With 21.7 inches of ground clearance, this tractor can easily move over rough farm terrain.
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Key Specifications

Power Output: 133 hp (99.2 kW)

Transmission: Two-speed power shift

Operating Weight: 12434 lb (5640 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

International Harvester 986B vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the International Harvester 986B is Above Average. It is greater than 83% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the International Harvester 986B is Above Average. It is greater than 81% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the International Harvester 986B is Above Average. It is greater than 77% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the International Harvester 986B is Average. It is greater than 68% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Model
DT-358
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
358 ci (5.9 L)
Bore
3.88 in (98.4 mm)
Stroke
5.06 in (128.6 mm)
Rated RPM
2500
Power Output
133 hp (99.2 kW)

Transmission

Type
Two-speed power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
8