Farmall 560

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Farmall 560 is a row-crop tractor that was produced from 1958 through 1963. Available in both gasoline and diesel models, it featured a hydraulic "Torque Amplifier" allowing for partial power shifting between its 10 forward and 2 reverse gears. The tractor was equipped with an open operator station, an independent PTO rated at 540 rpm, and was known for its IH Fast Hitch system that allowed easy attachment of implements. This particular model falls into the 2WD category with a 4x2 chassis and had a rugged, manual rack-and-pinion steering system. The physical dimensions show variations depending on the configuration, such as standard or Hi-Clearance (Hi-Clear) versions, with corresponding weight variations. This tractor was intended for vigorous farm tasks and was able to support a wide range of implements for different agricultural applications.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 59.5

Transmission: Sliding Gear | Partial Power Shift (Torque Amplifier)

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6,560 | 6,785

Fuel Type: Diesel | Gasoline | LP-Gas

Farmall 560 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Poor

Greater than 7% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: International Harvester
Model: D282 | C263
Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel | Gasoline | LP-Gas
Induction Type: Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 281.3 | 263
Bore (in): 3.6875 | 3.5625
Stroke (in): 4.3906
Rated RPM: 1800
Power Output (hp): 59.5

Transmission

Type: Sliding Gear | Partial Power Shift (Torque Amplifier)
Forward Gears: 5 | 10
Reverse Gears: 1 | 2
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 140.9 | 155.0 (Hi-Clear)
Width (in): 107
Height (in): 87.8 | 107.0 (Hi-Clear)
Operating Weight (lb): 6,560 | 6,785

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual Rack-and-Pinion
Coolant Capacity (qts): 16
Front Tire Diameter (in): 16 | 20 (Hi-Clear)
Front Tire Width (in): 6
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 38
Rear Tire Width (in): 12.4 | 13.6
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1963
Hitch Type: IH Fast Hitch
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Independent Mechanical Disc
Hydraulic System Type: Open Center