International Harvester 7288
Built: 1985 · Series: 70 er-SERIE
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International Harvester 7288: water-cooled six-cylinder diesel engine with 7,636 cc displacement, 210 hp (154.5 kW) and a top speed of 30 km/h as a large standard tractor
The 7288 stood at the upper end of the model programme that International Harvester offered in the high-power segment during the 1980s, with performance far exceeding that of a classic standard tractor. Such highly powered standard tractors complemented the smaller and medium series in manufacturers' line-ups, aimed at farms with particularly high power demands.
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The water-cooled six-cylinder diesel engine of 7,636 cc produces 210 hp (154.5 kW) at 2,400 rpm. At an unladen weight of 8,958 kilograms, a wheelbase of 2,934 millimetres and a width of 2,845 millimetres, the 7288 is among the largest of the series considered here.
With a design top speed of 30 km/h, the machine falls under driving licence category T despite its size. A six-cylinder engine of over 7.6 litres at this output was designed for high pulling power with heavy trailed tillage implements and large mounted equipment, not for high engine speed. Tractors of this class typically use a standardised power take-off running at 540 or 1,000 rpm.
When buying such a large tractor, checks should include the condition of the injection pump and turbocharger, where fitted, as well as hydraulic tightness and the condition of the axle drives. On a vehicle of this weight, the frame and load-bearing sheet-metal parts should also be examined for cracking.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 7288
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 210 hp (154.5 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,636 cm³correct |
| Bore | 109.22 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 135.89 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 16.3correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,073 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,845 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,274 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,934 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 521 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,958 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 18 V/6 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 20.8 R 38correct |
| Rear tyres | 20.8 R 38correct |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | articulated framecorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 19correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.2 kW/t (154 kW / 9 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 92% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the International Harvester 7288 have?
The International Harvester 7288 delivers 210 hp.
How much does the International Harvester 7288 weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,958 kg.
What engine does the International Harvester 7288 have?
6 cylinders, 7,636 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the International Harvester 7288 go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the International Harvester 7288?
6,073 mm × 2,845 mm × 3,274 mm.
When was the International Harvester 7288 built?
Production years: 1985.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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