International Harvester 4568 Specs ( 1975-1976 )
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $48,500 in 1976 |
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| Distributor | International Harvester |
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
| Total built | 858 |
Engine
| Engine type | International Harvester 13.1L 8-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 5.31x4.50 inches (135 x 114 mm) |
| Description | International Harvester DVT-800 / turbocharged diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled V8 |
| Displacement | 798 ci (13.1 L) |
| Power | 300 hp (223.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 825 lb-ft (1118.7 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1800 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 235 hp (175.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 228.01 hp (170.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 355.6mm dry discs |
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| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 10-speed continuous mesh |
| Type | continuous mesh |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 17 gpm (64.3 lpm) |
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| Steering flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Bar rear axle | 3.5 inch diameter (88 mm) |
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| Front axle | Bar: 3.5 inch diameter (88 mm) |
| Front tread | 68 to 128 inches (172 to 325 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 17.3 inches (43 cm) |
| Length | 241 inches (612 cm) |
| Rear tread | 68 to 128 inches (172 to 325 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 21900 lbs (9933 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 118 inches (299 cm) |
| Width | 116 inches (294 cm) |
| Front tire | 24.5-32 |
| Rear tire | 24.5-32 |
| Weight | 21900 lbs (9933 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 118 inches (299 cm) |
| Ag front | 24.5-32 |
| Ag rear | 24.5-32 |
4568 Serial Numbers
| 1975 | 8001 |
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| 1976 | 8368 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 8858 |
International Harvester 4568 Height
| Cab | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 143.2 inches (363 cm) |
| Hood | 94 inches (238 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1216
| Description | Diesel 10-speed 4WDJune 11 - 19, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1216 file / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 17.7 gal/hour (67.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 228.01 hp (170.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 27995 lbs (12698 kg) |
References
| Description | New 4568 Turo Tractor published in 1975, by International Harvester |
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