Compare/International Harvester 268 Hydro vs International Harvester TD-8E

International Harvester 268 Hydro vs International Harvester TD-8E

Verdict: International Harvester 268 Hydro vs International Harvester TD-8E

The International Harvester 268 Hydro and the International Harvester TD-8E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-8E leads on rated power with 83 hp against 80 hp. International Harvester 268 Hydro is the lighter machine (2,844 kg vs 7,711 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester TD-8E holds more fuel (143.8 L vs 76.8 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 268 Hydro is the newer design (1977 vs 1974). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-8E 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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Rated power

80 hp

83 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

84 Hydro

farm tractorReference

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TD-8E

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dozerReference

125E

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loaderReference

Engine

Fuel tank

76.8 LReference

143.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

59.7 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

57.7 kWReference

58.2 kWReference

Displacement

4.0 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 129 mmReference

98 x 129 mmReference

Power (net)

57.7 kWReference

58.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

59.7 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2500Reference

Torque

263.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

62.5 LReference

10.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.7 LReference

26.5 LReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

hydrostaticReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

137.9 barReference

Pump flow

48.8 lpmReference

83.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2381 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

127mm hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@2112Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

223 cmReference

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Weight

2844 kgReference

7711 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9/14x30Reference

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Industrial front

7.50x18Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9/14x28Reference

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Length

358 cmReference

386 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

162 cmReference

262 cmReference

Height (cab)

238 cmReference

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Operating weight

2844 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

38 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

58 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

30 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 195 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 193 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

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180 cmReference

Shipping weight

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7711 kgReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

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

22Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

95Reference

135Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

International Harvester TD-8E attachments

International Harvester TD-8E Tracks

Length on ground

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189 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.3 m²Reference

Ground pressure

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0.1 barReference

Rubber width

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38 cmReference

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.