Compare/International Harvester 1568 vs International Harvester 7288

International Harvester 1568 vs International Harvester 7288

Verdict: International Harvester 1568 vs International Harvester 7288

The International Harvester 1568 and the International Harvester 7288 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 7288 leads on rated power with 175 hp against 172 hp. International Harvester 1568 is the lighter machine (5,878 kg vs 8,958 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 7288 is the newer design (1985 vs 1974). In short: choose the International Harvester 7288 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 1568 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

172 hp

175 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 20.8-38 rear tires.Reference

The Synchro Tri-Six provides six gears with high, medium, low, and reverse ranges. A power shift exists with gear pairs (1/2, 3/4, 5/6) then the clutch needed to shift between pairs.Reference

Total built

862Reference

19Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

159.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

128.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

97.1 kWReference

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Displacement

9.0 LReference

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 110 mmReference

109 x 136 mmReference

Power (gross)

128.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

two-stage dry with unloaderReference

dual-stage dryReference

Compression

16.6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Idle RPM

900-2600Reference

880-2640Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

162.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

28.4 LReference

34.1 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

112.4 kWReference

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Max power

97.1 kWReference

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Engine

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156.6 kWReference

Power

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156.6 kWReference

Pre-heating

—

ether injectionReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

Tri-SixReference

Gears

12 forward and 6 reverseReference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

111.9 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

112.4 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

2 to 4Reference

Front valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

106.0 lpmReference

Total flow

79.5 lpmReference

325.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

Control

draft controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2300Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

110.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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162.8 LReference

Capacity

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162.8 LReference

Steering flow

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45.4 lpmReference

Rear lift

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4191 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

293 cmReference

Weight

5878 kgReference

8958 kgReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

20.8-38Reference

Rear tire

20.8-38Reference

Ag front

11L-15Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

Length

426 cmReference

607 cmReference

Height (cab)

297 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

325 cmReference

327 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

43 cmReference

44 cmReference

Front tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

167 to 304 cmReference

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Width

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284 cmReference

Shipping weight

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8958 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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52 cmReference

Front axle

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101 mmReference

Bar rear axle

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101 mmReference

1568 Serial Numbers

1974

7201Reference

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1975

7821Reference

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Links

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Test results

Fuel use

49.2 l/hourReference

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Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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601.8 LReference

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.