International Harvester 606

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The International Harvester 606 is a utility tractor that was made from 1962 to 1967. It's a 2WD model with a 4x2 chassis, perfect for various farm tasks. The tractor has a partial power shift transmission with 10 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the driver good control over speed and power.

Under the hood, the 606 has a 6-cylinder gasoline engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with a displacement of 221 cubic inches. It produces 50 horsepower at 2000 rpm, which is about average for tractors of its time. The tractor weighs 5,215 pounds, making it sturdy enough for most farm work. It has agricultural tires on both front and back, and comes with an open operator station for easy access. The 606 also features an independent PTO that runs at 540 rpm, useful for powering various implements.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 50 hp (37.3 kW)

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5215 lb (2365 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

International Harvester 606 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the International Harvester 606 is Average. It is greater than 49% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the International Harvester 606 is Average. It is greater than 53% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the International Harvester 606 is Average. It is greater than 64% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the International Harvester 606 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Model
C-221
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
6
Displacement
221 ci (3.6 L)
Bore
3.54 in (89.9 mm)
Stroke
3.70 in (94.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
50 hp (37.3 kW)

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift
Forward Gears
10
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Brake Type
Independent mechanical disc