Compare/International Harvester 268 Hydro vs International Harvester 2706

International Harvester 268 Hydro vs International Harvester 2706

Verdict: International Harvester 268 Hydro vs International Harvester 2706

The International Harvester 268 Hydro and the International Harvester 2706 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 268 Hydro leads on rated power with 80 hp against 76 hp. International Harvester 268 Hydro is the lighter machine (2,844 kg vs 8,550 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 2706 holds more fuel (124.9 L vs 76.8 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 268 Hydro is the newer design (1977 vs 1963). In short: choose the International Harvester 268 Hydro for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 2706 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

80 hp

76 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 23.1-30 R4 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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124Reference

Variants

706

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farm tractorReference

84 Hydro

farm tractorReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

76.8 LReference

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Engine (gross)

59.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

57.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 129 mmReference

90 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

57.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

59.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Torque

263.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

62.5 LReference

1.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.7 LReference

19.4 LReference

Gas Fuel tank

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124.9 LReference

Diesel Fuel tank

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124.9 LReference

LP-gas Fuel tank

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143.8 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

hydrostaticReference

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

48.8 lpmReference

64.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2381 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

127mm hydraulic wet discReference

12-inch dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2112Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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56.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

223 cmReference

231 cmReference

Weight

2844 kgReference

8550 to 9250 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

7.50-20Reference

Rear tire

16.9/14x30Reference

23.1-30Reference

Industrial front

7.50x18Reference

7.50-20Reference

Industrial rear

16.9/14x28Reference

23.1-30Reference

Length

358 cmReference

393 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

203 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

162 cmReference

210 cmReference

Height (cab)

238 cmReference

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Operating weight

2844 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

38 cmReference

55 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

58 cmReference

38 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

30 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 195 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 193 cmReference

172 to 228 cmReference

Rear axle

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82 mmReference

Gas Shipping

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3878 kgReference

LP-gas Shipping

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3959 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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4014 kgReference

Gas Operating

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4050 kgReference

LP-gas Operating

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4114 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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4195 kgReference

268 Hydro Serial Numbers

Location:

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

95Reference

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2706 Serial Number Location

Speeds

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.