Farmall 1568
The Farmall 1568 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1974 to 1976 as part of the 66 Series by Farmall, a division of International Harvester. Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA, a total of 862 units were made. It features a powerful International DV-550 9.0L 8-cylinder liquid-cooled V-8 diesel engine producing 172 hp gross, with a 12-speed two-speed power shift transmission. The tractor includes standard cab with air-conditioning, two-wheel drive, planetary final drives, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has an open center hydraulic system with optional front valves and a draft control hitch. The PTO is independent with a 1000 rpm rear PTO type. Dimensions include a 105 inch wheelbase, 168 inch length, and a weight of 12,960 lbs. The Farmall 1568 is closely related to the Farmall 1468 model.
Power172 hp
Founded1974 - 1976
Model1568
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall 1568
Power
| PTO (tested) | 150.70 hp (112.4 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 150 hp (111.9 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 172 hp (128.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 130.17 hp (97.1 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 20.8-38 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 11L-15 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | International DV-550 |
| Idle RPM | 900-2600 |
| Cylinders | 8-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 42 gal (159.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Air cleaner | two-stage dry with unloader |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.312x4.50 inches (110 x 114 mm) |
| Compression | 16.6:1 |
| Displacement | 548.7 ci (9.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 16 qts (15.1 L) |
| Configuration | liquid-cooled V-8 |
| Power (gross) | 172 hp (128.3 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 30 qts (28.4 L) |
Dimensions
| Length | 168 inches (426 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12,960 lbs (5878 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Rear tread | 66 to 120 inches (167 to 304 cm) |
| Front tread | 52 to 86 inches (132 to 218 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 117 inches (297 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Front tread (alt) | 56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 17 inches (43 cm) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 12 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
| Total flow | 21 gpm (79.5 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
| Front valves | 2 Optional |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with air-conditioning |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Power steering | Yes |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 66 Series |
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Total built | 862 |
| Original price | $26,980 in 1976 |
| Years produced | 1974 - 1976 |
Transmission
| Type | Torque Amplifier two-speed power shift |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 6 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Control | draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | III/II |
Serial Numbers
| 1974 | 7201 |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 7821 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 1000@2300 |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
