International Harvester 1568

Production: 1974 - 1976  

Production
Manufacturer:	International Harvester
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Total built:	862
Original price:	$26,980 (1976)
The 1568 was a 1566 with a International V8 truck engine.

International Harvester 1568 Power
Drawbar (tested):	130.17 hp 97.1 kW
PTO (tested):	150.70 hp 112.4 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	hydrostatic power
Brakes:	hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Cab standard
Transmission:	12-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics
Type:	open center
Valves:	1
Pump flow:	12 gpm 45.4 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	3/2

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	1000

1568 Serial Numbers
1974:	7201
1975:	7821

Engine Detail
International DV-550
diesel
8-cylinder
liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement:	548.7 ci 9.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.312x4.50 inches 110 x 114 mm
Air cleaner:	two-stage dry with unloader
Compression:	16.6:1
Rated RPM:	2600
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	30 qts 28.4 L

Transmission
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	12 forward and 6 reverse

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	105 inches 266 cm
Weight:	12,960 lbs 5878 kg