International Harvester 1568 vs VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 2105
11 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (Two-wheel or four-wheel drive; 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1974–1976; 1985–1987). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
11 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 1568 | Volvo 2105 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 150.9 hp | 160.8 hp | +7% Volvo 2105 |
| Engine declared | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DV-8/550 | VOLVO TD 60 K | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.99 L | 5.48 L | +64% 1568 |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 395 lb·ft · 536 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated dry AUTOMOTIVE single-plate clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 12.0 gpm · 45.5 L/min | 16.1 gpm · 61.0 L/min | +34% Volvo 2105 |
| Pressure declared | — | 1,813 psi · 125 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 5,798 lb · 2,630 kg | 10,543 lb · 4,782 kg | +82% Volvo 2105 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 15,194 lb · 6,892 kg | 14,099 lb · 6,395 kg | +8% 1568 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 18,905 lb · 8,575 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 104.8 in · 2,662 mm | 112.0 in · 2,845 mm | +7% Volvo 2105 |
| Length declared | 168.0 in · 4,267 mm | 185.8 in · 4,720 mm | +11% Volvo 2105 |
| Width declared | 98.0 in · 2,489 mm | 96.1 in · 2,440 mm | — |
| Height declared | 128.0 in · 3,251 mm | 122.0 in · 3,100 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 17.0 in · 432 mm | 12.4 in · 315 mm | +37% 1568 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.9 ft · 3.63 m | 14.8 ft · 4.52 m | +25% Volvo 2105 |
| Fuel tank declared | 168.0 qt · 159.0 L | 221.9 qt · 210.0 L | +32% Volvo 2105 |
International Harvester 1568 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1568”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 1568”
VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 2105 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 2105”