International Harvester 6588

Production ended · 4WD

PTO power · claimed

150 hp

Weight
16,320 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
642
Price new · 1984
$65,100

Power

Power specifications
Engine177 hp unspecified
PTO150 hp claimed
PTO, tested150.4 hp
Drawbar130 hp claimed
Drawbar, tested126.1 hp
Listed power177 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the International Harvester 6588
International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl dieselDiesel · 6 cyl466 ci
Engine details
International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
4.3 in × 5.35 in
Rated speed
2,400 rpm
Rated power
177 hp
Aspiration
turbocharged diesel
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Transmissions

Transmissions for the International Harvester 6588
16-speed two-range power shifttwo-range power shift16F / 8R
Transmission notes

16-speed two-range power shift: Left lever selects high, low, or reverse range. Right lever selects gear. On-the-move powershift without the clutch between gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8. Synchronized shift (with the clutch) from 2-to-3, 4-to-5, and 6-to-7.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight16,320 lb shipping
Shipping16,320 lb

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase110 in
Length228.3 in
Width101.6 in
Height114.1 in unspecified
Ground clearance28.4 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank89 gal
Hydraulic system23.6 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemclosed center
Pump flow18 gpm
Steering flow12 gpm
Remote valves2 to 4

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryIII/II
Rear lift capacityno record

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO speeds1000

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive4WD
Steeringarticulated hydrostatic power
CabCab standard with burgundy finish, heat, and A/C. Optional wester finish interior

Tires

Tires specifications
Front18.4-38
Rear18.4-38

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Total built642
Price new$65,100 (1984)
Built byInternational Harvester

Serial numbers

transmission housing, right side

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
19818801
19828966
19839164
19849361
19859526

Literature

  • Snoopy and the Spy Lee Klancher
  • Buyer's Guide 1982 International Harvester
  • 2+2 Tractors 130/150/170 HP International Harvester, 1981