Farmall 560 Specs & Features

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Farmall 560 Technical Specifications

Farmall 560 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1958 – 1963.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall 560 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Farmall 560 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Total built:	65,982
Original price:	$5,500 (1963)
The Farmall 560 experienced problems due to the final drive not being strong enough to handle the power of the engine. An entirely new rear end was offered by International in mid 1959, and the company sponsored a massive replacement program.

Farmall 560 Power

Engine:
Drawbar (claimed):	54.8 hp 40.9 kW
PTO (claimed):	59.48 hp 44.4 kW
Plows:	5
Drawbar (tested):	53.12 hp 39.6 kW
PTO (tested):	63.03 hp 47.0 kW
Belt (tested):	60.11 hp 44.8 kW

Farmall 560 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	generator
Charging amps:	20
Batteries:	1 (gas)
	2 (diesel)
Battery volts:	12 (gas)
	6 (diesel)

Farmall 560 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

manual rack-and-pinion

hydrostatic power optional

Brakes:

independent mechanical disc

Cab:

Open operator station.

Transmissions:

5-speed sliding gear

10-speed partial power shift

Capacity

Fuel:	33 gal 124.9 L
	37 gal 140.0 L (LP)
Hydraulic system:	16 gal 60.6 L

Hydraulics

Capacity:	16 gal 60.6 L
Valves:	1 to 3
Pump flow:	12 gpm 45.4 lpm
	17 gpm 64.3 lpm (optional)
Steering flow:	2.5 gpm 9.5 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Type:

IH Fast Hitch

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540

Farmall 560 Engine detail

Engine Detail
International Harvester D282
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement:	281.3 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.6875×4.3906 inches 94 x 112 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	18.2:1
Rated RPM:	1800
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	9 qts 8.5 L
Coolant capacity:	16 qts 15.1 L
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.027 inches 0.686 mm (hot)

Farmall 560 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	sliding gear
Gears:	5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity:	64 qts 60.6 L
Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift gears.

Farmall 560 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	96 inches 243 cm
	100 inches 254 cm (Hi-Clear)
Length:	141 inches 358 cm
	155 inches 393 cm (Hi-Clear)
Width:	85 inches 215 cm (min)
	88 inches 223 cm (Hi-Clear max)
	107 inches 271 cm (max)
Height (steering wheel):	88 inches 223 cm
	107 inches 271 cm (Hi-Clear)

Farmall 560 Weight
Operating:	6,563 lbs 2976 kg (gas)
	6,785 lbs 3077 kg (diesel)
Ballasted:	9,460 lbs 4291 kg

Farmall 560 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 669

Nebraska Tractor Test 669
Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD September 18 – 25, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 669 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	59.48 hp 44.4 kW
Fuel use:	4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	53.12 hp 39.6 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	7,347 lbs 3332 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 671

Nebraska Tractor Test 671
Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD September 24 – October 6, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 671 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	63.03 hp 47.0 kW
Fuel use:	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	50.90 hp 38.0 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	7,588 lbs 3441 kg
Gear 1-TA used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 675

Nebraska Tractor Test 675
LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD October 8 – 20, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 675 file
Belt power (max):	60.11 hp 44.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	43.96 hp 32.8 kW
Fuel use:	5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour
Max pull:	7,524 lbs 3412 kg
Gear 1-TA used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Farmall 560 a good tractor?

The Farmall 560 is one of the great tractors in the Farmall (a part of International Harvester) stable, and it has earned Farmall (a part of International Harvester) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Farmall 560 take?

Check out the Farmall 560 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Farmall (a part of International Harvester) made the 460

The Farmall 560 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1958 – 1963