International Harvester 1468

The International Harvester 1468 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 548.7 ci 9.0 L engine. The rated power output is 145.5 hp 108.5 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 10700 to 11850 pounds.

Overview

	1971 - 1974 66 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1971 - 1974
66 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	International Harvester
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built	2,905
Original price was $20,400 in 1974
The 1468 was a 1466 with a International V8 truck engine.

International Harvester 1468 Engine
International 9.0L 8-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	42 gal 159.0 L
Engine details ...

International Harvester 1468 Power
PTO (claimed)	133 hp 99.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	127.7 hp 95.2 kW
PTO (tested)	145.5 hp 108.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	bull gear
Power steering
Hydraulic dry disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Rear valves	1
Pump flow	12 gpm 45.4 lpm
Steering flow	9 gpm 34.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/II
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	5600 lbs 2540 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	105 inches 266 cm
Weight	10700 to 11850 pounds
Front tire	11L-16
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Links
IH V-8 Tractor Engines: article on the V8s from TractorShop.com

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	37
Batteries	2
Battery volts	6

References
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1971, by International Harvester

Engine

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	4.50x4.3125 inches 114 x 110 mm
Pre-heating	ether injection
Rated RPM	2400
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	16 qts 15.1 L
Coolant capacity	30 qts 28.4 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed gear
16-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
With 18.4-38 rear tires

Transmission — Torque Amplifier

Transmission	Torque Amplifier
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

International Harvester 1468 Tires
Ag front	11L-16
Ag rear	18.4-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	105 inches 266 cm
Length	168 inches 426 cm
Height (exhaust)	126 inches 320 cm
Shipping weight	10700 lbs 4853 kg
Operating weight	11850 lbs 5375 kg
Bar rear axle	3.5 inch diameter 88 mm
Front tread	58 to 82 inches 147 to 208 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1118
Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD November 9 - December 7, 1972 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1118 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	145.5 hp 108.5 kW
Fuel use	9.3 gal/hour 35.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	136.85 hp 102.0 kW
Fuel use	8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	127.7 hp 95.2 kW
Fuel use	9.2 gal/hour 34.8 l/hour
Gear 1H-TA used for power test.
Max pull	12932 lbs 5865 kg
Gear 3L-TA used for pull test.

Photos

International Harvester 1468