- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1973–1976
- 3,000 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester Hydro 70 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291 six-cylinder. The manufacturer claimed 69.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
69.1 hp
51.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 70”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 8,439 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 12.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 21.1 mph
International Harvester Hydro 70 specs: key facts
The International Harvester Hydro 70 was built from 1973 to 1976.
The International Harvester Hydro 70 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 51.5 kW (69.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester Hydro 70 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The International Harvester Hydro 70 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291 engine, a 6-cylinder unit.Source 1
The International Harvester Hydro 70 weighs 3,828 kg (8,439 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester Hydro 70 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester Hydro 70 delivers 45.5 L/min (12.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 70”
How does the Hydro 70 compare with its class?
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 3,828 kg is high for its class — 31% above the median of 2,930 kg across the 393 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 393 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a Hydro 70 have?
The only figure for the Hydro 70 is 69.1 hp (51.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 70”
What engine is in a Hydro 70?
A Hydro 70 has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291, a 6-cylinder engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756”
How much will a Hydro 70 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the Hydro 70 are below.
| Pump flow | 12.0 gpm · 45.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,987 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 70”
What transmission does a Hydro 70 have?
Transmission specifications for the Hydro 70 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated ceramic clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 21.1 mph · 34 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 70”
How much does a Hydro 70 weigh?
A Hydro 70 weighs 8,439 lb (3,828 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,439 lb · 3,828 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in · 2,616 mm |
| Length | 161.0 in · 4,089 mm |
| Width | 87.0 in · 2,210 mm |
| Height | 77.0 in · 1,956 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 mm |
| Front track | 58.0–82.0 in · 1,473–2,083 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0–98.0 in · 1,524–2,489 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.0 ft · 3.66 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 70”
What oil does a Hydro 70 take, and how much?
A Hydro 70 engine takes 10.7 qt (10.1 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.7 qt · 10.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 70” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 21.0 qt · 19.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 70” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a Hydro 70?
Within 10% of its 69.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lamborghini R-470 (DT)69.1 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the Hydro 70 →
- Landini R-7500 (DT) (also listed as 7550)69.1 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1987Side by side with the Hydro 70 →
- Steyr 8080 (a)69.1 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1992Side by side with the Hydro 70 →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 3.7069.1 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1989Side by side with the Hydro 70 →
- Fiat 70-66 (DT)69.1 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1991Side by side with the Hydro 70 →
- Fiat 70-66 F (DT/F)69.1 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1991Side by side with the Hydro 70 →
Common questions about the International Harvester Hydro 70
Is a Hydro 70 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester Hydro 70 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a Hydro 70 have?
A Hydro 70 has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Hydro 70”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Farmall Farmall 756 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118751 · revision 1054991. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC Hydro 70 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118868 · revision 1055564. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document