international harvester hydro 186
![]() | 1976 - 1981
86 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1976 - 1981 | 86 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1976 - 1981 | ||||
86 Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor | ||||
1976 - 1981 | |
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86 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Original price | $33,900 (1981) |
Variants | |
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Hydro 186 Hi-Clear | high clearance |
International Harvester Hydro 186 Engine | |
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International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester Hydro 186 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 82 hp
61.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 104 hp
77.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 79.83 hp
59.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 105.02 hp
78.3 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Open operator station and four-post ROPS available. | |
Photos | |
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International Harvester Hydro 186 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 50 gal
189.2 L |
| 22 gal (auxiliary)
83.3 L |
Hydraulic system | 28.5 gal
107.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
| closed center *Optional after late 1980. |
Capacity | 28.5 gal
107.9 L |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6660 lbs
3020 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
| 1000@2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
| 101 inches (tricycle front)
256 cm |
| 99 inches (4WD)
251 cm |
| 106 inches (Hi-Clear)
269 cm |
Weight | 11500 to 13135 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Hydro 186 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Rear axle. |
1976 | 8601 |
1977 | 8813 |
1978 | 9806 |
1979 | 10626 |
1980 | 11465 |
1981 | 12279 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 42 |
| 61 (with cab) |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 470 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
86 Series Tractors - The pro-ag line 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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