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ARCHIVE SPEC4WD
116HP
986Archived Specification Record
VS
+14.7%
133 HP
Quick Takeaways:⚡ Rated Power: Deutz-Fahr DX 130 (+17.0 HP / +14.7%)🛢️ Displacement: International Harvester 986 (+1.0 L)
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ARCHIVE SPEC4WD
116HP
986Archived Specification Record
International Harvester
986
Catalog archiveEngine and power
Rated horsepower
116 HP
133 HP+17.0 HP
PTO horsepower
105.68 HP
121.27 HP+15.6 HP
Engine displacement
7.1 L+1.0 L
6.1 L
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
Fuel type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission and drive
Drive system
4WD
4WD
Transmission type
Two-speed power shift (16F/8R)
Two-speed power shift (24F/8R)
Forward / reverse gears
16 fwd / 8 rev
24 fwd / 8 rev
Weight and capacities
Operating weight
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6,323 kg
Hydraulic total flow
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27 GPM★ Leader
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Max Subsoiler (12" depth)
2 Shanks
3 Shanks+1 Shanks
Max Disk Harrow (8 mph)
8 ft (2 m)
9 ft (3 m)+1 ft
Max Air Seeder (5.5 mph)
15 ft (5 m)0
15 ft (5 m)0
Target Ballast & Balance
Heavy-draft standard (30/70 for 2WD, 40/60 for MFWD, 55/45 for 4WD)
15,660 lbs
40% Front / 60% Rear
17,955 lbs
40% Front / 60% Rear
Est. Fuel Burn (75% Load)
4.2 gal/h (15.9 L/h)
4.8 gal/h (18.2 L/h)
Provenance and serial decoders
Production years
1976–1981
1981–1983
Assembly factory
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