Farmall 1568
The Farmall 1568 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 548.7 ci 9.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 172 hp / 128.3 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 12,960 lbs 5878 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 172 hp / 128.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
42 gal
159.0 L
Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
12,960 lbs
5878 kg
Overview
 | 1974 - 1976
66 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
66 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Series map: 1568172.0hp1468↓ 1971-1974
Note: the Farmall model 1568 is the same as the International Harvester 1568. The following data is from the 1568 listing. |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 862 |
Original price was $26,980 in 1976 | |
Farmall 1568 Engine | |
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International 9.0L 8-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 42 gal
159.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Farmall 1568 Transmission | |
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12-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Farmall 1568 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 172 hp
128.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 130.17 hp
97.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 150.70 hp
112.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
Front valves | 2 OptOptional |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Total flow | 21 gpm
79.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Control | draft control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 1000@2300 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Weight | 12,960 lbs
5878 kg |
Front tire | 11L-15 |
Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Links | |
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IH V-8 Tractor Engines: article on the V8s from TractorShop.com |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1973, by International Harvester |
Engine
Series map: 1568172.0hp1468↓ 1971-1974
Note: the Farmall model 1568 is the same as the International Harvester 1568. The following data is from the 1568 listing. |
Engine Detail — 548.7 ci / 9.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International DV-550 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled V-8 |
Displacement | 548.7 ci
9.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.312x4.50 inches
110 x 114 mm |
Power (gross) | 172 hp
128.3 kW |
Air cleaner | two-stage dry with unloader |
Compression | 16.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Idle RPM | 900-2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 30 qts
28.4 L |
Transmission
Series map: 1568172.0hp1468↓ 1971-1974
Note: the Farmall model 1568 is the same as the International Harvester 1568. The following data is from the 1568 listing. |
Transmission — Torque Amplifier
Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 6 reverse |
With 20.8-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Series map: 1568172.0hp1468↓ 1971-1974
Note: the Farmall model 1568 is the same as the International Harvester 1568. The following data is from the 1568 listing. |
Farmall 1568 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11L-15 |
Ag rear | 20.8-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Length | 168 inches
426 cm |
Height (cab) | 117 inches
297 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 128 inches
325 cm |
Weight | 12,960 lbs
5878 kg |
Clearance (drawbar) | 17 inches
43 cm |
Front tread | 52 to 86 inches
132 to 218 cm |
Front tread | 56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm |
Rear tread | 66 to 120 inches
167 to 304 cm |
Tests
Series map: 1568172.0hp1468↓ 1971-1974
Note: the Farmall model 1568 is the same as the International Harvester 1568. The following data is from the 1568 listing. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1175 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 2WD
May 3 - 15, 1975
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1175 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 150.70 hp
112.4 kW |
Fuel use | 10.1 gal/hour
38.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 147.79 hp
110.2 kW |
Fuel use | 9.9 gal/hour
37.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 130.17 hp
97.1 kW |
Fuel use | 13.0 gal/hour
49.2 l/hour |
Gear 1-Hi-TA used for power test. | |
Photos
Farmall 1568
Farmall 1568
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Farmall 1568 based on its 172 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall 1568.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.7 hrs
Approximately 4.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (42 gal / 159 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.9 gal/hr (33.9 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Farmall 1568 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall 1568.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)172 hp
Kilowatts (kW)128.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)174.4 PS
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