Compare/International Harvester 2500B vs International Harvester 268 Hydro

International Harvester 2500B vs International Harvester 268 Hydro

Verdict: International Harvester 2500B vs International Harvester 268 Hydro

The International Harvester 2500B and the International Harvester 268 Hydro are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. International Harvester 268 Hydro is the lighter machine (2,844 kg vs 4,240 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 268 Hydro holds more fuel (76.8 L vs 75.7 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 268 Hydro is the newer design (1977 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

80 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

gasolineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

2500B

utility tractorReference

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2505B

utility loaderReference

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2510B

Pay loaderReference

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2514B

loader-backhoeReference

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84 Hydro

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farm tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

75.7 LReference

76.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

59.7 kWReference

Engine (net)

52.2 kWReference

57.7 kWReference

Gas hydro Drawbar (claimed)

29.1 kWReference

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Diesel hydro Drawbar (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 112 mmReference

100 x 129 mmReference

Power (net)

49.2 kWReference

57.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

55.2 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

7.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400 (hydro)Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.1 LReference

62.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

13.7 LReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Torque

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263.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Transmission

Gas gear Drawbar (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

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Diesel gear Drawbar (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

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Type

reverserReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

hydrostaticReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gas hydro PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

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Gas gear PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

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Diesel hydro PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

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Diesel gear PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

48.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2381 kgReference

Clutch

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127mm hydraulic wet discReference

Engine RPM

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540@2112Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

223 cmReference

Weight

4240 to 4490 poundsReference

2844 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

16.9/14x30Reference

Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

7.50x18Reference

Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

16.9/14x28Reference

Length

350 cmReference

358 cmReference

Width

190 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

137 cmReference

162 cmReference

Gas Shipping weight

1923 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping weight

2036 kgReference

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Ground clearance

22 cmReference

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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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

37Reference

45Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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95Reference

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.