- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1971–1973
- 10,799 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 766 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291 six-cylinder. The manufacturer claimed 78.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
78.9 hp
58.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 766”, 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
- 11,341 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 12.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
International Harvester 766 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 766 was built from 1971 to 1973.
The International Harvester 766 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 58.8 kW (78.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 766 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The International Harvester 766 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-291 engine, a 6-cylinder unit.Source 1
The International Harvester 766 weighs 5,144 kg (11,341 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 766 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 766 delivers 45.5 L/min (12.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 766”
How does the 766 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 363 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 5,144 kg is high for its class — 57% above the median of 3,270 kg across the 371 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 372 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 766 have?
The only figure for the 766 is 78.9 hp (58.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 766”
What engine is in a 766?
A 766 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 766 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 766 are below.
| Pump flow | 12.0 gpm · 45.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 766”
What transmission does a 766 have?
Transmission specifications for the 766 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated DYNA-LIFE clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 766”
How much does a 766 weigh?
A 766 weighs 11,341 lb (5,144 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 11,341 lb · 5,144 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in · 2,662 mmF: 2,609 |
| Length | 165.0 in · 4,191 mm |
| Width | 98.0 in · 2,489 mm |
| Height | 105.0 in · 2,667 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.0 in · 356 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–86.0 in · 1,524–2,184 mmF: 203/406; the article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 56.0–100.0 in · 1,422–2,540 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.2 ft · 3.40 mF: 2,946 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 766”
What oil does a 766 take, and how much?
A 766 engine takes 12.4 qt (11.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.4 qt · 11.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 766” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 21.0 qt · 19.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 766” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 766?
Within 10% of its 78.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat 750-S (DT)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 766 →
- Lamborghini R-480 (DT)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 766 →
- Landini R-8500 (DT) "TL 23 N/A"78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1983Side by side with the 766 →
- ZETOR 8011/804578.9 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1987Side by side with the 766 →
- International Harvester 885 (A)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1990Side by side with the 766 →
- Landini 8830 (DT) TL-23 N/E (TL-23 DT/F)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1987Side by side with the 766 →
Common questions about the International Harvester 766
Is a 766 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 766 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 766 have?
A 766 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 756”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 766”.
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 766 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118866 · revision 1034716. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document