International Harvester 6388 Specs & Features

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International Harvester 6388 Technical Specifications

International Harvester 6388 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1981 – 1984.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for International Harvester 6388 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

International Harvester 6388 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	International Harvester
Total built:	272
Original price:	$61,400 (1984 )

International Harvester 6388 Power

Engine:
Engine:	157 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

International Harvester 6388 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×4 articulated 4WD

Steering:

articulated hydrostatic power

Cab:

Cab standard with burgundy finish, heat, and A/C. Optional western finish interior.

Transmission:

16-speed two-range power shift

Capacity

Fuel:	89 gal 336.9 L
	139 gal 526.1 L (optional)
Hydraulic system:	23.6 gal 89.3 L

Hydraulics

Type:	closed center
Capacity:	23.6 gal 89.3 L
Valves:	2 to 4
Pump flow:	18 gpm 68.1 lpm
Steering flow:	12 gpm 45.4 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:

III/II

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000

Title serial numbers

Location:	transmission housing, right side
1981:	8801
1982:	8962
1983:	9060
1984:	9241
1985:	9361
how to read serial numbers…

What year is my International Harvester 6388? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

International Harvester 6388 Engine detail

Engine Detail
International Harvester DT 436B
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	436 ci 7.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.30×5.00 inches 109 x 127 mm
Power:	157 hp 117.1 kW
Rated RPM:	2400
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	20 qts 18.9 L
Coolant capacity:	34 qts 32.2 L

International Harvester 6388 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	two-range power shift
Gears:	16 forward and 8 reverse
Oil capacity:	94.5 qts 89.4 L
Left lever selects high, low, or reverse range. Right lever selects gear. On-the-move powershift without the clutch between gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8. Synchronized shift (with the clutch) from 2-to-3, 4-to-5, and 6-to-7.

International Harvester 6388 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	110 inches 279 cm
Length:	227 inches 576 cm
Width:	101.61 inches 258 cm
Shipping weight:	15960 lbs 7239 kg
Ground clearance:	27.3 inches 69 cm

International Harvester 6388 Height
Hood:	78.8 inches 200 cm
Cab:	113 inches 287 cm
Exhaust:	124.3 inches 315 cm

International Harvester 6388 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1319

Nebraska Tractor Test 1319
Diesel 16-speed 4WD August 21 – 27, 1979 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1319 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	130.61 hp 97.4 kW
Fuel use:	8.4 gal/hour 31.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	128.59 hp 95.9 kW
Fuel use:	7.6 gal/hour 28.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	111.75 hp 83.3 kW
Fuel use:	8.3 gal/hour 31.4 l/hour
Gear 4-Lo-DD used for power test.
Max pull:	16,764 lbs 7604 kg
Gear 1-Lo-DD used for pull test.

FAQ

Is International Harvester 6388 a good tractor?

The International Harvester 6388 is one of the great tractors in the International Harvester stable, and it has earned International Harvester a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a International Harvester 6388 take?

Check out the International Harvester 6388 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year International Harvester made the 6388?

The International Harvester 6388 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1981 – 1984

Where is the serial number on a International Harvester 6388?

Lookup transmission housing, right side