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International Harvester 955 vs International Harvester Hydro 70
Verdict: International Harvester 955 vs International Harvester Hydro 70
The International Harvester 955 and the International Harvester Hydro 70 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 90 hp. International Harvester Hydro 70 is the lighter machine (7,450 kg vs 9,459 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 955 is the newer design (1977 vs 1973). 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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Fit & specs
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
90 hp
90 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
liquid-cooledReference
Diesel hydrostatic 2WDNovember 14 - December 3, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1155 fileReference
Original price
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$14,200Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
140.0 LReference
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Engine
67.1 kWReference
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Displacement
5.9 LReference
5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
98 x 112 mmReference
Power
67.1 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2400Reference
Torque
101.7 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine (gross)
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67.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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40.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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40.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
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67.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual stage dryReference
Compression
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17:1Reference
Idle RPM
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900-2400Reference
Oil capacity
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75.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
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19.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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51.8 kWReference
Max power
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39.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pump flow
36.0 lpmReference
22.7 lpmReference
Rear lift
4325 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540, 1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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51.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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51.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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75.7 LReference
Type
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hydrostaticReference
Capacity
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75.7 LReference
Rear valves
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2Reference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Engine RPM
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540@1986Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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48.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
262 cmReference
261 cmReference
Weight
9459 to 10297 poundsReference
7450 to 8200 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
15.5-38Reference
2WD Ag front
7.50-18Reference
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4WD Ag front
12.4-28Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
15.5-38Reference
Length
425 cmReference
408 cmReference
Height
277 cmReference
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2WD Weight
4290 kgReference
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4WD Weight
4670 kgReference
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Ag front
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7.50-16Reference
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
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
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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37Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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20.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3769 kgReference
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.