Head to head · Agricultural

International Harvester 6588 vs International Harvester 986B

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 6588

Agricultural

power
177 hp
displacement
466 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 6588 specs
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 986B

Agricultural

power
133 hp
displacement
358 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 986B specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 6588
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 986B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 6588 higher · +44 hp (+33%)
6588177 hp
986B133 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

6588 is in the 75th percentile; 986B is in the 62nd · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 6588 higher · +108 ci (+30%)
6588466 ci
986B358 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

6588 is in the 84th percentile; 986B is in the 54th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
65886
986B6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

6588 is in the 74th percentile; 986B is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
658816
986B16
Median Agricultural Tractor16

6588 is in the 50th percentile; 986B is in the 50th · 972 models

6588 (A)986B (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 6588International Harvester 986BDifference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model6588986B—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 6588International Harvester 986BDifference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDT 466BDT-358—
Power Output177hp133hp▲ 6588+44 hp · +33%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,500RPM▲ 986B+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement466ci358ci▲ 6588+108 ci · +30%
Bore4.3in3.9in▲ 6588+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke5.4in5.1in▲ 6588+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 6588International Harvester 986BDifference
Typetwo-range power shiftTwo-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 6588International Harvester 986BDifference
Length228in160in▲ 6588+68 in · +43%
Width102in102inSame
Height114inNot recorded—
Operating Weight16,320lb12,434lb▲ 6588+3,886 lb · +31%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 6588International Harvester 986BDifference
System Typeclosed centerNot recorded—
Steering Typearticulated hydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 6588International Harvester 986BDifference
Front Tire Size18.4-38Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18.4-38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 6588International Harvester 986BDifference
Hitch TypeCategory III/IINot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 6588International Harvester 986BDifference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering Typearticulated hydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 6588International Harvester 986BDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 6588International Harvester 986BDifference
Coolant8.5galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 75th percentile (177 hp)B · 62nd percentile (133 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 84th percentile (466 ci)B · 54th percentile (358 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 74th percentile (16,320 lb)B · 58th percentile (12,434 lb)
A · 6588B · 986BMedian Agricultural Tractor
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