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International Harvester Hydro 186 Tractor Specs (1976-1981)

International Harvester Hydro 186 tractor specs for 1976-1981: 436-ci engine, 12-gpm hydraulics, 540/1000 PTO, 50-gal fuel tank, and 11500 to 13135-pound weight.

International Harvester Hydro 186 Overview

International Harvester Hydro 186 tractor in a rural farm setting.

The International Harvester Hydro 186 was produced from 1976 through 1981. It uses a 436 ci (7.1 L) engine rated at 2,400 rpm, with a Category II rear hitch listed at 6,660 lb lift at 24 inches. The open-center hydraulic system has 12 gpm pump flow and two valves. The independent rear PTO is 540/1000. Fuel capacity is 50 gal, hydraulic capacity is 28.5 gal, and listed weight ranges from 11500 to 13135 pounds. The serial-number location is at the rear axle.

Years1976-1981
Engine436 ci 7.1 L
Rear PTO540/1000 (1.375)
Weight11500 to 13135 pounds

International Harvester Hydro 186 Quick Answers

  • Production years1976-1981
  • Engine436 ci (7.1 L) at 2400 rpm
  • Rear PTOIndependent 540/1000 (1.375)
  • Fuel capacity50 gal (189.2 L)

Engine and Power

The 436 ci engine is listed at 2,400 rpm and uses a dual dry-element air cleaner.

Diesel engine

Displacement436 ci 7.1 L
Air Cleanerdual dry element
Rated Rpm2400
Coolant Capacity26 qts 24.6 L

Manufacture years

1976-1981

PTO and Hitch

The independent rear PTO is listed as 540/1000 (1.375), with a Category II rear hitch.

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO type

540/1000 (1.375)

Rear hitch

II

Rear lift at 24 inches

6660 lbs 3020 kg

Hydraulics

The open-center hydraulic system is listed with 12 gpm pump flow and two valves.

Type

open center

Capacity

28.5 gal 107.9 L

Pump flow

12 gpm 45.4 lpm

Valves

2

Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts

Listed capacities include 14 qts of engine oil, 26 qts of coolant, 50 gal of fuel, and 28.5 gal for hydraulics.

Fuel tank

50 gal 189.2 L

Engine oil capacity

14 qts 13.2 L

Hydraulic system

28.5 gal 107.9 L

Accuracy Note

Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.