Compare/Farmall 706 vs Farmall Hydro 70

Farmall 706 vs Farmall Hydro 70

Verdict: Farmall 706 vs Farmall Hydro 70

The Farmall 706 and the Farmall Hydro 70 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall Hydro 70 leads on rated power with 90 hp against 89 hp. Farmall Hydro 70 is the lighter machine (7,450 kg vs 7,530 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall Hydro 70 is the newer design (1973 vs 1963). In short: choose the Farmall Hydro 70 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 706 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

89 hp

90 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a hydraulically-actuted under-drive that may be shifted, on the move, with any range and speed selection in the main transmission. Using the TA does not require the clutch or stopping the tractor. With the lever in the forward position, the TA is disengaged and the transmission is in direct drive. To slow the tractor (increasing pulling power) the TA lever should be pulled smoothly and quickly to the rear, engaging the TA. To disengage the TA and return to direct-drive, the TA should be moved forward, with a slight pause at the center position of the lever.Reference

Diesel hydrostatic 2WDNovember 14 - December 3, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1155 fileReference

Total built

45,053Reference

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Original price

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$14,200Reference

Variants

Farmall 706

row-cropReference

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IH 706

standard-treadReference

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IH 2706

industrialReference

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706 Hi-Clear

high-cropReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

66.4 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

48.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

50.3 kWReference

40.2 kWReference

Displacement

4.8 LReference

5.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 112 mmReference

98 x 112 mmReference

Power (gross)

66.4 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual stage dryReference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2400Reference

Idle RPM

900-2300Reference

900-2400Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

19.9 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.686 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.686 mmReference

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Oil capacity

64.4 LReference

75.7 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.381 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Compression

7.5:1Reference

17:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

57.1 kWReference

51.8 kWReference

Max power

49.0 kWReference

39.6 kWReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

12-inch dry discReference

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Oil type

IH Hy-TranReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

54.8 kWReference

51.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

57.1 kWReference

51.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

64.3 LReference

75.7 LReference

Type

IH Fast HitchReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

64.3 LReference

75.7 LReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

11.4 lpmReference

22.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

34.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

2Reference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

540@1986Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

53.5 kWReference

48.8 kWReference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Capacities

Fuel

147.6 LReference

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Diameter

27 cmReference

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Width

279 cmReference

220 cmReference

RPM

1055Reference

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Speed

925.98 meters/minReference

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Gas Fuel

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124.9 LReference

Diesel Fuel

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117.3 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

247 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

240 cmReference

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Weight

7530 to 9160 poundsReference

7450 to 8200 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

15.5-38Reference

2WD Ag front

6.50-16Reference

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4WD Ag front

11.2-24Reference

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Ag rear

15.5-38Reference

2WD Length

398 cmReference

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4WD Length

408 cmReference

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2WD Height (steering wheel)

203 cmReference

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4WD Height (steering wheel)

207 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (drawbar)

33 cmReference

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Front tread

142 to 203 cmReference

147 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 243 cmReference

142 to 274 cmReference

Shipping

3529 kgReference

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Operating

4154 kgReference

3719 kgReference

Ballasted

4858 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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261 cmReference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Length

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408 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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195 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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264 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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35 cmReference

Gas Shipping

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3379 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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3578 kgReference

Farmall 706 attachments

706 Serial Number Location

706 Serial Numbers

1963

501Reference

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1964

7073Reference

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1965

21162Reference

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1966

30288Reference

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1967

38521Reference

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Final

46647Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging amps

32 (alternator)Reference

37Reference

Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

6 (diesel)Reference

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Battery AH

130 (diesel)Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Test results

Fuel use

22.0 l/hourReference

20.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

3804 kgReference

3769 kgReference

Speeds

Hydro 70 Serial Number Location

Hydro 70 Serial Numbers

1973

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7501Reference

1974

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7570Reference

1975

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8681Reference

1976

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10094Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.