International Harvester 1568 row-crop tractor: review and specs

The International Harvester 1568 is a 2WD row-crop tractor from the 66 series. This tractor was manufactured by International Harvester from 1974 to 1976. The International Harvester 1568 is equipped with a 9.0 L (548.7 cu·in) eight-cylinder diesel engine and a partial power shift transmission with 12 forward and 6 reverse gears.

The International 1568 row-crop tractor used the International DV-550 engine. It is a 9.0 L, 8,991 cm², (548.7 cu·in) eight-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 110.0 mm (4.33 in) of the cylinder bore and 114.0 mm (4.49 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.6:1.

The IH 1568 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, cab (standard), and 159.0 liters (42 US gal.; 35 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

International Harvester 1568 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	International Harvester 1568
Length	–
Width	–
Height	–
Wheel base	2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Ground clearance	–
Weight	5,880 kg (12,963 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	159.0 liters (42 US gal.; 35 Imp. gal)
Battery	6V
Cabin type	Cab
Engine
Engine model	International DV-550
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, V
Cylinders	8
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	9.0 L, 8,991 cm², (548.7 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	110.0 mm X 114.0 mm (4.33 in X 4.49 in)
Compression ratio	16.6:1
Horsepower	–
Starter	Electric
Coolant capacity:	28.4 L (30 US. qt, 25 Imp. qt.)

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Hydrostatic power
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc
Transmission model
Transmission type	Partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 6 reverse
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 11L-15
Rear tires	Ag: 20.8-38

Three-Point Hitch
Category	III/II
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Independent
Rear PTO speed	1,000 rpm
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	Open center
Valves	1
Pump flow	12.0 gpm (45.4 lpm)

ATTENTION! Dear visitors, this site is not a trading platform, an official dealer or a spare parts supplier, so we do not have any price lists, spare parts catalogs, service or owner manuals. We are an information portal and provide the technical specifications.

We try to use verified sources and official documentation, however, differences between sources or errors in entering information may occur. In addition, the characteristics may vary depending on the modification and market. We do not provide advice on technical issues related to the any operation or repair. We do not recommend using provided information for repairing or spare parts ordering, use only official service manuals and spare-parts catalogs.