International Harvester 560 Horsepower, Price, Specs, Review 2023

International Harvester 560 Price, Reviews, Specs, Engine Oil Capacity, Weight, Serial Numbers, Attachments, History, Features & Pictures

The International Harvester 560 Standard-tread Tractor is a landmark tractor and a popular collector’s item.

The International Harvester 560 tractor is fun to restore and, with a little bit of TLC, can still be useful around the farm.

International Harvester 560 Standard-tread Tractor had 5 forward and 1 reverse gear, 64 qts [60.6 L] oil capacity, 4×2 2WD, independent mechanical disc brakes, and 6563 to 9460 pounds weight. 

International Harvester 560 Standard-tread tractor attachments include IH-Wagner 365 Self-Leveling front-end loader and backhoe.

Now, let’s find out the International Harvester 560 Standard-tread Tractor Price, Parts Specs, Reviews, Serial numbers & Images.

International Harvester 560 Price 

International Harvester 560 Horsepower, Price, Specs, Review

International Harvester 560 Original Price: $5,500 (1963)

International Harvester 560 Serial Number

  • 1958: 501
  • 1959: 1210
  • 1960: 3103
  • 1961: 4032
  • 1962: 4944
  • 1963: 5598

International Harvester 560 Specs

International Harvester 560 Engine:

Engine International Harvester D-282 diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head 281 ci [4.6 L]
Bore/Stroke: 3.6875×4.3906 inches [94 x 112 mm]
Power: 72.5 hp [54.1 kW]
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 18.2:1
Rated RPM: 1800
Torque: 218 lb-ft [295.6 Nm]
Torque RPM: 1400
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity: 9 qts [8.5 L]
Coolant capacity: 23.1 qts [21.9 L]
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.027 inches [0.686 mm] (hot)

International Harvester 560 Engine:

Engine International Harvester C-263 gasoline 6-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head 263 ci [4.3 L]
Bore/Stroke: 3.5625×4.3906 inches [90 x 112 mm]
Power: 72.5 hp [54.1 kW]
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 7.2:1
Rated RPM: 1800
Torque: 215 lb-ft [291.5 Nm]
Torque RPM: 1050
Oil capacity: 9 qts [8.5 L]
Coolant capacity: 19.5 qts [18.5 L]

International Harvester 560 Engine:

Engine International Harvester C-263 LP gas 6-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head 263 ci [4.3 L]
Bore/Stroke: 3.5625×4.3906 inches [90 x 112 mm]
Power: 72.5 hp [54.1 kW]
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 8.75:1
Rated RPM: 1800
Torque: 212 lb-ft [287.5 Nm]
Torque RPM: 1100
Oil capacity: 9 qts [8.5 L]
Coolant capacity: 20.1 qts [19.0 L]

International Harvester 560 capacity

Fuel: 33 gal [124.9 L] (gas/diesel)
37.5 gal [141.9 L] LP
Hydraulic system: 16 gal [60.6 L]

International Harvester 560 Power

Engine: 72.5 hp [54.1 kW]
Drawbar (claimed): 54.8 hp [40.9 kW]
PTO (claimed): 59.48 hp [44.4 kW]
Plows: 5
Drawbar (tested): 44.83 hp [33.4 kW]
PTO (tested): 61.04 hp [45.5 kW]

International Harvester 560 Mechanical

Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual
hydrostatic power optional
Brakes: independent mechanical disc
Cab: Open operator station.

International Harvester 560 Transmission

Transmission: sliding gear
Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity: 64 qts [60.6 L]

International Harvester 560 Belt Pulley

Diameter: 11 inches [27 cm]
Width: 7.5 inches [19 cm]

International Harvester 560 Hydraulics

Capacity: 16 gal [60.6 L]
Valves: 2
Pump flow: 12 GPM [45.4 lpm]
Total flow: 12 gpm [45.4 lpm]
17 gpm [64.3 lpm] (optional)
Steering flow: 2.5 gpm [9.5 lpm]

International Harvester 560 PTO

Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540

International Harvester 560 Dimensions

Weight (operating): 6,563 lbs [2976 kg] (gas)
6,785 lbs [3077 kg] (diesel)
Weight (ballasted): 9,460 lbs [4291 kg]
Wheelbase: 85.5 inches [217 cm]
Length: 146 inches [370 cm]
Width: 72 inches [182 cm] (min)
86 inches [218 cm] (max)
Height: 86 inches [218 cm] (steering wheel)
Ground clearance: 15 inches [38 cm] (frame)
16 inches [40 cm] (rear axle)
2WD turn radius: 14 feet [4.3 m]
12 feet [3.7 m] (with brake)

International Harvester 560 Tires

Ag front: 6.50-18
Ag rear: 16.9/14-30
Ag front: 7.50-18
Industrial rear: 16.9/14-26
23.1/18-26

International Harvester 560 Attachments

Loader:
Loader type: IH-Wagner 365 Self-Leveling
Weight: 1,950 lbs [884 kg]
Height (to pin): 126 inches [320 cm]
Breakout force (lift): 4,000 lbs [1814 kg]
Lift to full height (at pin): 2,500 lbs [1134 kg]
Backhoe:
Backhoe type: IH-Wagner 95
Digging depth: 13.25 inches [33 cm]
Reach from pivot: 15.7 inches [39 cm]
Loading height: 9.5 inches [24 cm]

International Harvester 560 Review 

The International Harvester Farmall 560 is an old-school tractor that was made between 1958 and 1963. It was one of the earliest six-cylinder diesel tractors available, and farmers quickly took a liking to it because it was powerful, dependable, and easy to operate.

The Farmall 560 comes with a manual transmission that has four speeds and two ranges, providing a total of eight forward speeds. It also has a reverse transmission with two speeds.  For a full review, please check this YouTube video.

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