International Harvester

International Harvester 660

The International Harvester 660 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1959 to 1963. It features multiple engine options including gasoline, diesel, and LP gas 6-cylinder engines, all rated at 95 hp. The tractor offers 5-speed and 10-speed transmissions with a Torque Amplifier option for clutchless shifting. It has a wheelbase of 85.5 inches and weighs between 9,635 and 9,875 pounds depending on the engine type. The 660 supports a rear independent 540 PTO and has hydraulic flow options up to 17 gpm. It was built in a total of 6,945 units and originally sold for around $6,000 in 1963. Attachments include the Wagner 625 front-end loader with a 4000 lbs lift capacity.
Power95 hp
Founded1959 - 1963
Model660

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 660

Power
Plows6
Engine power95 hp (70.8 kW)
PTO (tested)81.39 hp (60.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested)70.21 hp (52.4 kW)
Engine
Power95 hp (70.8 kW)
Torque219 lb-ft (297.0 Nm)
Fuel tank33 gal (gas/diesel) (124.9 L), 37.5 gal (LP gas) (141.9 L)
Rated RPM2400
Torque RPM1300
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke3.5625x4.3906 inches (90 x 112 mm)
Compression7.2:1
Displacement263 ci (4.3 L)
Oil capacity9 qts (8.5 L)
Power LP gas95 hp (70.8 kW)
Power diesel95 hp (70.8 kW)
Torque LP gas212 lb-ft (287.5 Nm)
Torque diesel219 lb-ft (297.0 Nm)
Engine optionsInternational Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline, International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel, International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas
Coolant capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Rated RPM LP gas2400
Rated RPM diesel2400
Torque RPM LP gas1200
Torque RPM diesel1800
Air cleaner LP gasoil bath
Air cleaner dieseloil bath
Bore/Stroke LP gas3.5625x4.3906 inches (90 x 112 mm)
Bore/Stroke diesel3.6875x4.3906 inches (94 x 112 mm)
Compression LP gas8.75:1
Compression diesel18.2:1
Displacement LP gas263 ci (4.3 L)
Displacement diesel282 ci (4.6 L)
Firing order diesel1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity LP gas9 qts (8.5 L)
Oil capacity diesel9 qts (8.5 L)
Coolant capacity LP gas21 qts (19.9 L)
Coolant capacity diesel23 qts (21.8 L)
International Harvester C-263 LP gas6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head
International Harvester D-282 diesel6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head
International Harvester C-263 gasoline6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Dimensions
Width78 inches (min) (198 cm)
Length142.6 inches (362 cm)
Rear tire18.4/15-34
Wheelbase85.5 inches (217 cm)
Front tire7.50-18
Ag rear tire18.4/15-34
Ag front tire7.50-18
Weight ballasted15,255 lbs (6919 kg)
Industrial rear tire23.1/18-26, 16.9/14-34
Clearance (front axle)17.4 inches (44 cm)
Weight operating (gas)9,635 lbs (4370 kg)
Height (steering wheel)74 inches (187 cm)
Ground clearance (frame)19.7 inches (50 cm)
Weight operating (diesel)9,875 lbs (4479 kg)
Hydraulics
Valves1
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
Total built6,945
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Original price$6,000 (1963)
Years produced1959 - 1963
Attachments
Height127.2 inches height (at pin) (323 cm)
Weight2350 lbs (1065 kg)
Lift capacity4000 lbs lift (full at pin) (1814 kg)
Breakout force6500 lbs breakout (2948 kg)
Front-end loaderWagner 625 Loader
Transmission
Oil capacity64 qts (60.6 L)
Gears (5-speed)5 forward and 1 reverse
Torque AmplifierYes
Transmission typesliding gear
Transmission options5-speed, 10-speed
Gears (Torque Amplifier)10 forward and 2 reverse
Torque Amplifier detailsThe Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless shift-on-the-move between direct drive (DD) and the lower TA speed.
Serial Numbers
1959501
19603398
19614259
19625883
19636995
Final?
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540