International Harvester

International Harvester 560

The International Harvester 560 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1958 to 1963. It was built by International Harvester with a total production of 65,982 units. The tractor was available in variants including the Farmall 560 row-crop and Hi-Clear high-crop models. It features multiple engine options including a 4.6L 6-cylinder diesel, 4.3L 6-cylinder gasoline, and 4.3L 6-cylinder LP gas engines, all rated at 72.5 hp. The tractor has a 5-speed or 10-speed sliding gear transmission, two-wheel drive, and an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 85.5 inches, length of 146 inches, and weighs between 6,563 and 6,785 pounds depending on the fuel type. The 560 supports front-end loader and backhoe attachments and has a rear independent PTO with 540 rpm. It was originally priced at $5,500 in 1963.
Power72 hp
Founded1958 - 1963
Model560

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 560

Power
Plows5
Engine72.5 hp (54.1 kW)
PTO (tested)61.04 hp (45.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)59.48 hp (44.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested)44.83 hp (33.4 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)54.8 hp (40.9 kW)
Tires
Ag rear16.9/14-30
Ag front6.50-18, 7.50-18
Industrial rear16.9/14-26, 23.1/18-26
Engine
Power72.5 hp (54.1 kW)
Torque218 lb-ft (295.6 Nm)
OptionsInternational Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel, International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline, International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas
Rated RPM1800
Torque RPM1400
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke3.6875x4.3906 inches (94 x 112 mm)
Compression18.2:1
Displacement281 ci (4.6 L)
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity9 qts (8.5 L)
Power LP gas72.5 hp (54.1 kW)
Torque LP gas212 lb-ft (287.5 Nm)
Power gasoline72.5 hp (54.1 kW)
Torque gasoline215 lb-ft (291.5 Nm)
Coolant capacity23.1 qts (21.9 L)
Rated RPM LP gas1800
Torque RPM LP gas1100
Air cleaner LP gasoil bath
Bore/Stroke LP gas3.5625x4.3906 inches (90 x 112 mm)
Compression LP gas8.75:1
Rated RPM gasoline1800
Displacement LP gas263 ci (4.3 L)
Oil capacity LP gas9 qts (8.5 L)
Torque RPM gasoline1050
Air cleaner gasolineoil bath
Bore/Stroke gasoline3.5625x4.3906 inches (90 x 112 mm)
Compression gasoline7.2:1
Displacement gasoline263 ci (4.3 L)
Oil capacity gasoline9 qts (8.5 L)
Coolant capacity LP gas20.1 qts (19.0 L)
Exhaust valve clearance0.027 inches (hot) (0.686 mm)
Coolant capacity gasoline19.5 qts (18.5 L)
International Harvester C-263 LP gas6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
International Harvester D-282 diesel6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
International Harvester C-263 gasoline6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Weight
Ballasted9,460 lbs (4291 kg)
Operating6,563 lbs (gas) (2976 kg), 6,785 lbs (diesel) (3077 kg)
Capacity
Fuel33 gal (gas/diesel) (124.9 L), 37.5 gal (141.9 L)
Hydraulic system16 gal (60.6 L)
Variants
Hi-Clearhigh-crop
Farmall 560row-crop
Dimensions
Width72 inches (min) (182 cm), 86 inches (max) (218 cm)
Height86 inches (steering wheel) (218 cm)
Length146 inches (370 cm)
Wheelbase85.5 inches (217 cm)
Ground clearance15 inches (frame) (38 cm), 16 inches (rear axle) (40 cm)
Hydraulics
Valves2
Capacity16 gal (60.6 L)
Pump flow12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Total flow12 gpm (45.4 lpm), 17 gpm (optional) (64.3 lpm)
Steering flow2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesIndependent mechanical disc brakes
Steeringmanual, hydrostatic power optional
Operator stationOpen operator station.
Production
TypeStandard-tread tractor
Years made1958 - 1963
Total built65,982
Original price$5,500 (1963)
Attachments
OverviewFront-end loader, Backhoe
Wagner 365 Loader3000 lbs lift (full at pin) (1360 kg), 4000 lbs breakout (1814 kg), 126 inches height (at pin) (320 cm), weight: 1950 lbs (884 kg)
IH-Wagner 95 BackhoeBackhoe type: IH-Wagner 95 Backhoe, Digging depth: 13.25 inches (33 cm), Reach from pivot: 15.7 inches (39 cm), Loading height: 9.5 inches (24 cm)
Belt Pulley
Width7.5 inches (19 cm)
Diameter11 inches (27 cm)
Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Options5-speed, 10-speed
Oil capacity64 qts (60.6 L)
Serial Numbers
1958501
19591210
19603103
19614032
19624944
19635598
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540