International Harvester A-1486 Specs ( 1979-1980 )
Overview
The International Harvester A-1486 is a row-crop farm tractor produced from 1979 to 1980 at the Geelong Works in Australia. It is equipped with a 7.1L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine providing a claimed 145 hp at the PTO and features a 16-speed Torque Amplifier transmission. Only 70 units of this model were manufactured, featuring a standard air-conditioned cab and a total shipping weight of 13,340 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The tractor is powered by an International Harvester DT-436 liquid-cooled inline diesel engine rated at 167 hp and 2600 RPM.
Transmission and Drivetrain Layout:
The mechanical configuration includes a 16-speed two-speed power shift Torque Amplifier transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears, supported by a 356mm cerametallic disc clutch.
Physical Dimensions and Production:
This Australian-built model features a 105-inch wheelbase and a shipping weight of 13,340 lbs, with a total production run limited to 70 units.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Geelong, Australia |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Total built | 70 |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.30x5.00 inches (109 x 127 mm) |
| Description | International Harvester DT-436 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 436 ci (7.1 L) |
| Power | 167 hp (124.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 145 hp (108.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 356mm cerametallic disc |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
| Transmission type | 16-speed two-speed power shift |
| Type | two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | bull gear |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 15 inches (38 cm) |
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| Height (cab) | 114 inches (289 cm) |
| Length | 168 inches (426 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 13340 lbs (6051 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Width | 102 inches (259 cm) |
| Weight | 13340 lbs (6051 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 105 inches (266 cm) |
References
| Description | International Harvester Australia: Geelong Works by Sarah Tomac* / International Harvester Tractors & Equipment in Australia & New Zealand by Graeme Quick / Technical Annual published in 1981, by Power Farming / *Publication contains known errors. |
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