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Farmall 806 vs Farmall Hydro 100
Verdict: Farmall 806 vs Farmall Hydro 100
The Farmall 806 and the Farmall Hydro 100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 806 leads on rated power with 110 hp against 104 hp. Farmall 806 is the lighter machine (7,720 kg vs 11,470 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall Hydro 100 is the newer design (1973 vs 1963). In short: choose the Farmall 806 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall Hydro 100 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
110 hp
104 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
International HarvesterReference
As two-range Torque Amplifer (TA) to the basic transmission. Pulling back on the left-hand TA lever provides a clutchless shift to a lower speed for each gear. Pushing the lever forward return to direct-drive mode.Reference
Gear 2.85 MPH used for pull test.Reference
Total built
42,957Reference
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Final drives
bull gearReference
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Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Variants
IH 806
standard-treadReference
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Farmall 806
row-cropReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
159.0 LReference
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LP-gas Fuel tank
177.9 LReference
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Engine (gross)
82.0 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
62.6 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
63.2 kWReference
58.4 kWReference
Displacement
4.9 LReference
7.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 112 mmReference
109 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
two-stage dryReference
dual stage dryReference
Compression
17:1Reference
15.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Idle RPM
900-2400Reference
900-2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
82.0 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
69.7 kWReference
77.7 kWReference
Max power
60.8 kWReference
58.4 kWReference
Oil capacity
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102.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
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24.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Clutch
12-inch dry discReference
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Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
70.5 kWReference
77.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
70.8 kWReference
77.7 kWReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Pump flow
11.4 lpmReference
45.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
34.1 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
1000@2072Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
62.0 kWReference
75.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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102.2 LReference
Capacity
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102.2 LReference
Rear valves
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2Reference
Control
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lower-link draft sensingReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
257 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
7720 to 8500 poundsReference
11470 to 12130 poundsReference
Front tire
6.50-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
6.50-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
18.4-34Reference
Length
408 cmReference
426 cmReference
Width
279 cmReference
259 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
205 cmReference
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Rear axle
82 mmReference
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Front tread
20/40 cmReference
152 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 238 cmReference
167 to 325 cmReference
Gasoline Shipping
3501 kgReference
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Diesel Shipping
3855 kgReference
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Ballasted
5395 kgReference
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Height (cab)
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289 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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274 cmReference
Shipping weight
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5202 kgReference
Operating weight
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5502 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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35 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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82 mmReference
Farmall 806 attachments
806 Serial Numbers
1963
501Reference
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1964
4709Reference
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1965
15946Reference
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1966
24038Reference
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1967
34943Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
25Reference
72Reference
Batteries
1 (gas/LP)Reference
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Battery volts
12 (gas/LP)Reference
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Battery AH
60 (gas/LP)Reference
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Questions
Test results
Fuel use
36.0 l/hourReference
25.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
4115 kgReference
4445 kgReference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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159.0 LReference
Hydro 100 Serial Numbers
1973
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7501Reference
1974
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7727Reference
1975
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10915Reference
1976
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12434Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the left side of the transmission housing.Reference
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.