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International Harvester 3288

The International Harvester 3288 is a row crop tractor built from 1981 to 1985. It's a 2-wheel drive machine with power steering and a partial power shift transmission. This tractor has 16 forward gears and 8 reverse gears, giving farmers lots of options for different tasks. Under the hood, the 3288 has a 6-cylinder diesel engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with an average displacement of 358 cubic inches. It can produce 90 horsepower at 2400 rpm, which is on the lower end for power but very high for engine speed. The tractor weighs 11,760 pounds, making it about average in its class. It has a fuel tank that can hold 50 US gallons and uses a dual dry element air cleaner. The 3288 comes with a cab for the operator and has both 540 and 1000 rpm PTO options. It also features hydraulic wet disc brakes and an open center hydraulic system.

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterPower90 hpEngine6-cylTransPartial power shift
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Quick specs

Category
Row Crop
Engine Power Output
90hp
Operating Weight
11,760 lb
Transmission
Partial power shift
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How the 3288 compares

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Distribution

Engine Power (hp)

Across all Row Crop tractors

90 hp · 18th

This model

12
Median 138 hp
283
This modelRow Crop tractorsMediann = 1,206

The 3288 ranks at the 18th percentile for engine power among recorded row crop tractors.

Overview

About the International Harvester 3288

The International Harvester 3288 is a row crop tractor built from 1981 to 1985. It's a 2-wheel drive machine with power steering and a partial power shift transmission. This tractor has 16 forward gears and 8 reverse gears, giving farmers lots of options for different tasks. Under the hood, the 3288 has a 6-cylinder diesel engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with an average displacement of 358 cubic inches. It can produce 90 horsepower at 2400 rpm, which is on the lower end for power but very high for engine speed. The tractor weighs 11,760 pounds, making it about average in its class. It has a fuel tank that can hold 50 US gallons and uses a dual dry element air cleaner. The 3288 comes with a cab for the operator and has both 540 and 1000 rpm PTO options. It also features hydraulic wet disc brakes and an open center hydraulic system.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Model3288
CategoryRow Crop tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Years built1981–1985
Operating weight11,760lb

Engine

MakeInternational Harvester
ModelD358
Power90hp
Cylinders6
Displacement358ci
Bore3.88in
Stroke5.06in

Transmission

TypePartial power shift
Forward gears16
Reverse gears8

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
SteeringPower
BrakesHydraulic wet disc
CabCab

Hydraulics

TypeOpen center

Power take-off

Rear PTOIndependent
PTO speed540rpm

Dimensions

Length183.9in
Width102in
Height111.8in
Operating weight11,760lb

Capacities

Cooling system6gal

Head to head

3288 vs. Row Crop median

How the International Harvester 3288 compares to other Row Crop tractors

SpecThis modelRow Crop medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Power90 hp138 hp-35%18th
Engine Displacement358 ci391 ci-8%40th
Cylinders66at median50th
Forward Gears1616at median50th
Operating Weight11,760 lb12,307 lb-4%46th
Length184 in180 in+2%54th
Width102 in91.2 in+12%91st
Height112 in114 in-1%42nd

Medians and percentiles are computed from the row crop tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 8061,417 models).

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FAQ

Common questions

What years was the International Harvester 3288 manufactured?

Production of the International Harvester 3288 ran from 1981 through 1985.

How powerful is the International Harvester 3288?

The International Harvester 3288 has an engine power output of 90 hp. It is powered by a 6-cylinder engine displacing 358 ci.

What is the working weight of the International Harvester 3288?

The operating weight of the International Harvester 3288 is approximately 11,760 lb.

What type of transmission does the International Harvester 3288 have?

The International Harvester 3288 uses a Partial power shift transmission offering 16 forward gears.

What type of hydraulic system does the International Harvester 3288 use?

Hydraulics on the International Harvester 3288 are Open center.

What hitch category is the International Harvester 3288?

The International Harvester 3288 uses a Category II hitch.

What routine service does the International Harvester 3288 need?

Regular maintenance for the International Harvester 3288 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.