International Harvester 1486
| | 1976 - 1981 |
| 86 Series | | Row-Crop tractor |
|
Series map:
1086
1486
1586
144.4hp*
162.2hp*
177.8hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
| Production |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester
|
| Row-Crop tractor |
| Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Total built | 21,117
|
| Original price was $38,400 in 1981 |
| International Harvester 1486 Power |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 126 hp
94.0 kW
|
| PTO (claimed) | 146 hp
108.9 kW
|
| Drawbar (tested) | 123.20 hp
91.9 kW
|
| PTO (tested) | 145.77 hp
108.7 kW
|
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| Mechanical |
| Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | power assist
|
| Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Cab standard with air-conditioning. Open operator station and four-post ROPS available. |
| Capacity |
| Fuel | 63 gal
238.5 L
|
| | 22 gal (auxiliary)
83.3 L
|
| Hydraulic system | 22.5 gal
85.2 L
|
| Hydraulics |
| Type | open center
|
| | closed center *Optional after late 1980.
|
| Capacity | 22.5 gal
85.2 L
|
| Valves | 2
|
| Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm
|
| Tractor hitch |
| Rear Type | III
|
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO | independent
|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375)
|
| Engine RPM | 540@2300
|
| | 1000@2300
|
| 1486 Serial Number Location |
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| Frame, right side ahead of the rear axle. |
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative
|
| Charging system | alternator
|
| Charging amps | 42
|
| | 61 *High-output alternator with cab.
|
| Batteries | 2
|
| Battery CCA | 470
|
| Battery volts | 12
|
| References |
 |
| 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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