Head to head · Agricultural

International Harvester 4568 vs International Harvester 6588

International Harvester 4568 Tractor
International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 4568

Agricultural

power
300 hp
displacement
798 ci
Cylinders
8
Forward gears
10
Full 4568 specs
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 6588

Agricultural

power
177 hp
displacement
466 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 6588 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 4568
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 4568 higher · +123 hp (+69%)
4568300 hp
6588177 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

4568 is in the 94th percentile; 6588 is in the 75th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4568 higher · +332 ci (+71%)
4568798 ci
6588466 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

4568 is in the 96th percentile; 6588 is in the 84th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ 4568 higher · +2 (+33%)
45688
65886
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

4568 is in the 99th percentile; 6588 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6588 higher · +6 (+60%)
456810
658816
Median Agricultural Tractor16

4568 is in the 23rd percentile; 6588 is in the 50th · 972 models

4568 (A)6588 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 4568International Harvester 6588Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model45686588—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 4568International Harvester 6588Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelDVT-800DT 466B—
Power Output300hp177hp▲ 4568+123 hp · +69%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,400RPM▲ 4568+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders86▲ 4568+2 · +33%
Displacement798ci466ci▲ 4568+332 ci · +71%
Bore5.3in4.3in▲ 4568+1 in · +23%
Stroke4.5in5.4in▲ 6588+0.8 in · +18%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 4568International Harvester 6588Difference
TypeContinuous meshtwo-range power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 4568International Harvester 6588Difference
Length241in228in▲ 4568+13 in · +6%
Width116in102in▲ 4568+14 in · +14%
HeightNot recorded114in—
Operating Weight21,900lb16,320lb▲ 4568+5,580 lb · +34%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 4568International Harvester 6588Difference
System TypeOpen Centerclosed center—
Steering TypeNot recordedarticulated hydrostatic power—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 4568International Harvester 6588Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-38—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 4568International Harvester 6588Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory III/II—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 4568International Harvester 6588Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedarticulated hydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 4568International Harvester 6588Difference
Starter Type12 VoltElectric—

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 4568International Harvester 6588Difference
CoolantNot recorded8.5gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 94th percentile (300 hp)B · 75th percentile (177 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 96th percentile (798 ci)B · 84th percentile (466 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 99th percentile (8)B · 74th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 23rd percentile (10)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 88th percentile (21,900 lb)B · 74th percentile (16,320 lb)
A · 4568B · 6588Median Agricultural Tractor
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