International Harvester 886 Tractor Specs (1976-1981)

International Harvester 886 Quick Answers

• What engine is in an IH 886?Published 886 information separates an early 360-cu-in D-360 diesel through serial 14471 from a 358-cu-in D-358 diesel beginning at serial 14472. Confirm the serial and installed engine before comparing service data or test figures.
• How much PTO horsepower does an IH 886 have?Test 1254 recorded 86.14 PTO hp from a 1977 D-360 diesel 16-speed tractor. Test 1338 recorded 86.57 PTO hp from a 1980 D-358 diesel 16-speed tractor. Test 1339 recorded 90.56 PTO hp from a 1980 D-358 diesel 16-speed tractor after chassis serial 2490208U17026. Those are separate tested configurations, not one generic rating.
• What PTO does an IH 886 use?The model is listed with an independent rear PTO and a 540/1000 (1.375) PTO type. Nebraska reports recorded PTO speeds around 1,158-1,159 rpm during rated-engine-speed runs, so verify the actual shaft and equipment before matching an implement.
• What is the IH 886 hydraulic capacity?The listed hydraulic-system capacity is 22.5 gal (85.2 L), with an open-center system. A capacity figure alone is not a fill procedure or fluid recommendation; use the complete matching operator manual for that work.
• Where is the IH 886 serial number?The serial location is listed on the right rear frame. Published year-start numbers run from 8601 for 1976 to 17406 for 1981; use the plate and engine period together when choosing literature or parts.
• Which Nebraska tests cover an IH 886?The University of Nebraska archive has Test 1254 for the 1977 International 886 Diesel, Test 1338 for an International 886 Diesel 16-Speed, and Test 1339 for a 16-Speed tractor after chassis serial 2490208U17026. Each report is a separate configuration record.

Engine and Power

The 886 has two separately listed six-cylinder diesel periods. The D-360 is listed through serial 14471, then the D-358 from serial 14472; both are listed at 2,400 rpm. Match the serial and installed engine before relying on a capacity, test comparison, or service reference.

PTO and Hitch

Published information lists an independent rear PTO with a 540/1000 (1.375) type. The three official reports recorded rated-engine-speed PTO measurements for their individual test tractors, so keep a test number and engine/serial context with any power comparison.

Hydraulics

The 886 is listed with open-center hydraulics, a 22.5-gallon system capacity, and a Category II rear hitch. The commercial operator preview identifies the right literature family, but the complete serial-matched operator manual is still needed for fluid grades, settings, and procedures.

Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts

The listed fuel-tank capacity is 50 gal (189.2 L). The reviewed operator preview establishes an 886-in-scope operator-manual family, but it is a short commercial preview rather than a full manual; use a complete matching publication for intervals, fluids, and operating procedures.

Tires and Dimensions

Published agricultural tire sizes are 10.00-16 front and 18.4-38 rear, with a 105-inch wide-tread wheelbase. The Nebraska tests used their own stated tire and ballast arrangements, so final tire or ballast decisions should be made from the tractor being checked.

Electrical

Published information lists a 12-volt negative-ground electrical system with a 42-amp alternator. The reviewed chassis-service preview has visible electrical sections, but it remains a multi-model commercial preview rather than a complete, serial-matched repair manual.

Serial Number Lookup

The serial plate is listed on the right rear frame. Published year-start numbers are 8601 for 1976, 10010 for 1977, 12455 for 1978, 14414 for 1979, 15985 for 1980, and 17406 for 1981. The separate D-358 changeover at serial 14472 makes serial verification especially useful.

Manuals, Parts, and Nebraska Tests

The reviewed IH-O-786-1586 file is an eight-page commercial operator-manual preview. Its cover explicitly lists the 886 alongside the 786, 986, 1086, 1586, and Hydro 186. It establishes a useful literature route, but it is not a complete operator manual and cannot support unseen procedures, fluid grades, or intervals.

The reviewed IH-P-786,1486 file is a 24-page commercial parts-manual preview listing the 886 with the 786, 986, 1086, and 1486. The reviewed IH-S-786 ETC file is a 22-page chassis-only Volume 1 of 2 preview; its visible contents include tractor splits, axle and wheel work, steering, electrical, cooling, clutch, transmission, and differential material. Neither preview replaces a complete serial-matched catalog or manual.

The University of Nebraska archive preserves three separate 886 records. Test 1254 measured the 1977 D-360 diesel at 86.14 PTO hp and 73.07 maximum-available drawbar hp. Test 1338 measured a 1980 D-358 16-speed tractor at 86.57 PTO hp and 75.08 drawbar hp. Test 1339, explicitly for chassis serial 2490208U17026 and higher, measured 90.56 PTO hp and 77.78 drawbar hp. Each result belongs to its tested configuration.

Parts Checks Before Ordering

• IH-P-786,1486 parts-catalog previewReviewed multi-model parts preview that lists the 886; confirm serial, engine, and equipment against a complete catalog before ordering.Open parts-catalog preview
• IH-S-786 ETC chassis-service previewReviewed multi-model chassis-only preview that lists the 886; use a complete matching manual for repair settings and procedures.Open chassis-service preview