Compare/Farmall 826 vs Farmall Hydro 70

Farmall 826 vs Farmall Hydro 70

Verdict: Farmall 826 vs Farmall Hydro 70

The Farmall 826 and the Farmall Hydro 70 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 826 leads on rated power with 92 hp against 90 hp. Farmall 826 is the lighter machine (4,472 kg vs 7,450 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 1969). In short: choose the Farmall 826 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall Hydro 70 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

92 hp

90 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

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

Total built

9,591Reference

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Final drives

bull gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Original price

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$14,200Reference

Variants

International 826

standardReference

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Farmall 826

row-cropReference

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International 2826

industrialReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

140.0 LReference

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Hydro Drawbar (claimed)

45.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

58.9 kWReference

40.2 kWReference

Displacement

4.9 LReference

5.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 112 mmReference

98 x 112 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual stage dryReference

Compression

16:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

75.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

35.0 LReference

19.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

63.1 kWReference

51.8 kWReference

Max power

45.8 kWReference

39.6 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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67.1 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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40.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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67.1 kWReference

Idle RPM

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900-2400Reference

Transmission

Gear Drawbar (claimed)

58.9 kWReference

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Gear Operating weight

4472 kgReference

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Transmission

International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

68.6 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

62.6 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

68.7 kWReference

51.9 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

540@1986Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

58.9 kWReference

48.8 kWReference

PTO (claimed)

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51.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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75.7 LReference

Capacity

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75.7 LReference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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22.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

261 cmReference

Weight

4472 kgReference

7450 to 8200 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5L-15Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

15.5-38Reference

Ag front

9.5L-15Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

416 cmReference

408 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

213 cmReference

195 cmReference

Ballasted weight

6277 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

82 by 2336 mmReference

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Width

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220 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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264 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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35 cmReference

Front tread

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147 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 274 cmReference

Gas Shipping

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3379 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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3578 kgReference

Operating

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3719 kgReference

Farmall 826 attachments

826 Serial Number Location

826 Serial Numbers

1969

7501 (IH)Reference

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1970

7518 (IH)Reference

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1971

7719 (IH)Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Batteries

1 (gas/LP)Reference

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Battery volts

1 (gas/LP)Reference

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Charging amps

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37Reference

Test results

Fuel use

23.1 l/hourReference

20.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

3982 kgReference

3769 kgReference

Speeds

Capacities

Gas Fuel

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124.9 LReference

Diesel Fuel

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117.3 LReference

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.