Compare/International Harvester 125E vs International Harvester 268 Hydro

International Harvester 125E vs International Harvester 268 Hydro

Verdict: International Harvester 125E vs International Harvester 268 Hydro

The International Harvester 125E and the International Harvester 268 Hydro are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 125E leads on rated power with 83 hp against 80 hp. International Harvester 268 Hydro is the lighter machine (2,844 kg vs 8,461 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 268 Hydro is the newer design (1977 vs 1974). In short: choose the International Harvester 125E for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 268 Hydro if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Rated power

83 hp

80 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

TD-8E

dozerReference

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125E

loaderReference

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84 Hydro

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farm tractorReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

61.9 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Engine (net)

58.2 kWReference

57.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

100 x 129 mmReference

Power (net)

58.2 kWReference

57.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

61.9 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

10.4 LReference

62.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

13.7 LReference

Fuel tank

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76.8 LReference

Torque

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263.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

143.8 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

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Pressure

148.2 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

109.8 lpmReference

48.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2381 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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127mm hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2112Reference

Dimensions

Weight

8461 kgReference

2844 kgReference

Length

441 cmReference

358 cmReference

Width

172 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

182 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

260 cmReference

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Shipping weight

8461 kgReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Gauge

137 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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223 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

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16.9/14x30Reference

Industrial front

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7.50x18Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9/14x28Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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162 cmReference

Height (cab)

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238 cmReference

Operating weight

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2844 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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38 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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58 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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30 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 193 cmReference

International Harvester 125E attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

22Reference

45Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

135Reference

95Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

268 Hydro Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.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.