Farmall Hydro 70
The Farmall Hydro 70 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 312 ci 5.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 90 hp / 67.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 90 hp / 67.1 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 8200 lbs 3719 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 90 hp / 67.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 90 hp / 67.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Operating Weight
8200 lbs
3719 kg
Overview
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Note: the Farmall model Hydro 70 is the same as the International Harvester Hydro 70. The following data is from the Hydro 70 listing. |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Original price | $14,200 |
Farmall Hydro 70 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Farmall Hydro 70 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 54 hp
40.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 69 hp
51.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 53.86 hp
40.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 69.61 hp
51.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 103 inches
261 cm |
Weight | 8200 lbs
3719 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Engine
Note: the Farmall model Hydro 70 is the same as the International Harvester Hydro 70. The following data is from the Hydro 70 listing. |
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Engine options | |
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International Harvester 4.8L 6-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 5.1L 6-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 291 ci / 4.8 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 291 ci
4.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.75x4.39 inches
95 x 112 mm |
Power (gross) | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
Air cleaner | dual stage dry |
Compression | 7.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Engine Detail — 312 ci / 5.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 312 ci
5.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.410 inches
98 x 112 mm |
Power (gross) | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
Air cleaner | dual stage dry |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Note: the Farmall model Hydro 70 is the same as the International Harvester Hydro 70. The following data is from the Hydro 70 listing. |
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Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
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Dimensions
Note: the Farmall model Hydro 70 is the same as the International Harvester Hydro 70. The following data is from the Hydro 70 listing. |
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Farmall Hydro 70 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 15.5-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 103 inches
261 cm |
Length | 161 inches
408 cm |
Width | 87 inches
220 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 77 inches
195 cm |
Operating weight | 8200 lbs
3719 kg |
Front tread | 58 to 82 inches
147 to 208 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 98 inches
152 to 248 cm |
Tests
Note: the Farmall model Hydro 70 is the same as the International Harvester Hydro 70. The following data is from the Hydro 70 listing. |
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Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 1154: gasoline hydrostatic 2WD | |
NTTL 1155: diesel hydrostatic 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1154 | |
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Gasoline hydrostatic 2WD
November 14 - December 3, 1973
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1154 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 69.61 hp
51.9 kW |
Fuel use | 6.9 gal/hour
26.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 64.10 hp
47.8 kW |
Fuel use | 5.8 gal/hour
22.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 53.86 hp
40.2 kW |
Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour |
Max pull | 8,427 lbs
3822 kg |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1155 | |
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Diesel hydrostatic 2WD
November 14 - December 3, 1973
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1155 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 69.51 hp
51.8 kW |
Fuel use | 5.6 gal/hour
21.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 65.41 hp
48.8 kW |
Fuel use | 5.3 gal/hour
20.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 53.10 hp
39.6 kW |
Fuel use | 5.6 gal/hour
21.2 l/hour |
Max pull | 8,310 lbs
3769 kg |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall Hydro 70.
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 Hydro 70 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall Hydro 70.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Farmall
Farmall Hydro 70
Engine Power:Gasoline (gross): 90 hp / 67.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 90 hp / 67.1 kW
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