International Harvester 560

International Harvester 560 Technical Specifications

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

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for International Harvester 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.

International Harvester 560 Production














Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: International Harvester
Type: Standard-tread tractor
Total built: 65,982
Original price: $5,500 (1963)


International Harvester 560 Power



















Engine:
Engine: 72.5 hp
54.1 kW
Drawbar (claimed): 54.8 hp
40.9 kW
PTO (claimed): 59.48 hp
44.4 kW
Plows: 5
Drawbar (tested): 44.83 hp
33.4 kW
PTO (tested): 61.04 hp
45.5 kW

International Harvester 560 Mechanical

























Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual
  hydrostatic power optional
Brakes: independent mechanical disc
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmissions: 5-speed
  10-speed

Capacity










Fuel: 33 gal
124.9 L (gas/diesel)
  37.5 gal
141.9 L LP
Hydraulic system: 16 gal
60.6 L

Hydraulics



















Capacity: 16 gal
60.6 L
Valves: 2
Pump flow: 12 gpm
45.4 lpm
Total flow: 12 gpm
45.4 lpm
  17 gpm
64.3 lpm (optional)
Steering flow: 2.5 gpm
9.5 lpm

Power Take-off (PTO)







Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540

Title serial numbers


























Location: Clutch housing, right side

photo of 560 serial number

1958: 501
1959: 1210
1960: 3103
1961: 4032
1962: 4944
1963: 5598


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my International Harvester 560? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

International Harvester 560 Engine detail














































Engine Detail
International Harvester D-282
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement: 281 ci
4.6 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.6875×4.3906 inches
94 x 112 mm
Power: 72.5 hp
54.1 kW
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 18.2:1
Rated RPM: 1800
Torque: 218 lb-ft
295.6 Nm
Torque RPM: 1400
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity: 9 qts
8.5 L
Coolant capacity: 23.1 qts
21.9 L
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.027 inches
0.686 mm (hot)



International Harvester 560 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Transmission: sliding gear
Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity: 64 qts
60.6 L

International Harvester 560 Dimensions






















Wheelbase: 85.5 inches
217 cm
Length: 146 inches
370 cm
Width: 72 inches
182 cm (min)
  86 inches
218 cm (max)
Height: 86 inches
218 cm (steering wheel)
Ground clearance: 15 inches
38 cm (frame)
  16 inches
40 cm (rear axle)













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

International Harvester 560 Tests
























Nebraska Tractor Test 669
Diesel
September 18 – 25, 1958
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: 44.38 hp
33.1 kW
Fuel use: 3.3 gal/hour
12.5 l/hour























Nebraska Tractor Test 671
Gasoline
September 24 – October 6, 1958
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 61.04 hp
45.5 kW
Fuel use: 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 44.83 hp
33.4 kW
Fuel use: 4.2 gal/hour
15.9 l/hour























Nebraska Tractor Test 675
LP gas
October 8 – 20, 1958
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 57.06 hp
42.5 kW
Fuel use: 5.9 gal/hour
22.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 43.96 hp
32.8 kW
Fuel use: 5.1 gal/hour
19.3 l/hour

FAQ

Is International Harvester 560 a good tractor?

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

How much oil does a International Harvester 560 take?

Check out the International Harvester 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 International Harvester made the 560?

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

Where is the serial number on a International Harvester 560?

Lookup clutch housing, right side

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