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International Harvester 826 vs International Harvester Hydro 70
Verdict: International Harvester 826 vs International Harvester Hydro 70
The International Harvester 826 and the International Harvester Hydro 70 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 826 leads on rated power with 92 hp against 90 hp. International Harvester 826 is the lighter machine (4,472 kg vs 7,450 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester Hydro 70 is the newer design (1973 vs 1969). In short: choose the International Harvester 826 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester Hydro 70 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
92 hp
90 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
D358 diesel hydrostatic 2WDJune 6 - 27, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1046 fileReference
Diesel hydrostatic 2WDNovember 14 - December 3, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1155 fileReference
Total built
316Reference
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Final drives
bull gearReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Original price
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$14,200Reference
Variants
International 826
standardReference
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Farmall 826
row-cropReference
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International 2826
industrialReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
140.0 LReference
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Hydro Drawbar (claimed)
45.5 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
58.9 kWReference
40.2 kWReference
Displacement
4.9 LReference
5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 112 mmReference
98 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual stage dryReference
dual stage dryReference
Compression
16:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
35.0 LReference
19.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
63.1 kWReference
51.8 kWReference
Max power
45.8 kWReference
39.6 kWReference
Engine (gross)
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67.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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40.3 kWReference
Power (gross)
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67.1 kWReference
Idle RPM
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900-2400Reference
Oil capacity
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75.7 LReference
Transmission
Gear Drawbar (claimed)
58.9 kWReference
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Gear Operating weight
4472 kgReference
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Transmission
International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gear PTO (claimed)
68.6 kWReference
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Hydro PTO (claimed)
62.6 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
68.7 kWReference
51.9 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
540@1986Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
58.9 kWReference
48.8 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
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51.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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75.7 LReference
Capacity
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75.7 LReference
Rear valves
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2Reference
Pump flow
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22.7 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
266 cmReference
261 cmReference
Weight
4472 kgReference
7450 to 8200 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
15.5-38Reference
Ag front
9.5L-15Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
15.5-38Reference
Ballasted weight
6277 kgReference
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Bar rear axle
82 mmReference
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Length
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408 cmReference
Width
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220 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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195 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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264 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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35 cmReference
Front tread
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147 to 208 cmReference
Rear tread
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142 to 274 cmReference
Gas Shipping
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3379 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
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3578 kgReference
Operating
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3719 kgReference
826 Serial Number Location
826 Serial Numbers
1969
7501 (IH)Reference
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1970
7518 (IH)Reference
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1971
7719 (IH)Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
1 (gas/LP)Reference
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Battery volts
1 (gas/LP)Reference
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Charging amps
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37Reference
Test results
Fuel use
23.1 l/hourReference
20.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
3982 kgReference
3769 kgReference
Capacities
Gas Fuel
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124.9 LReference
Diesel Fuel
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117.3 LReference
Hydro 70 Serial Number Location
Hydro 70 Serial Numbers
1973
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7501Reference
1974
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7570Reference
1975
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8681Reference
1976
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10094Reference
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.