farmall 560
 | 1958 - 1963
Row-Crop tractor | 1958 - 1963 | Row-Crop tractor |
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1958 - 1963 | |||
Row-Crop tractor | |||
1958 - 1963 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
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. | |
Variants | |
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IH 560 | standard-tread |
Hi-Clear | high-crop |
Farmall 560 Engines | |
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International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas | |
Engine details ...  |
Farmall 560 Transmissions | |
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5-speed sliding gear | |
10-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Farmall 560 Power | |
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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 |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual rack-and-pinion |
| hydrostatic power optional |
Independent mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Photos | |
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Farmall 560 photos...  |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 33 gal
124.9 L |
| 37 gal (LP)
140.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
| 17 gpmOptOptional
64.3 lpm |
Steering flow | 2.5 gpm
9.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | IH Fast Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 96 inches
243 cm |
| 100 inches (Hi-Clear)
254 cm |
Weight | 6563 to 6785 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Farmall 560 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
560 Serial Number Location | |
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Clutch housing, right side |
560 Serial Numbers | |
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1958 | 501 |
1959 | 7341 |
1960 | 26914 |
1961 | 36125 |
1962 | 47798 |
1963 | 60278 |
Final | 66032 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 11 inches
27 cm |
Width | 7.5 inches
19 cm |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Batteries | 1 (gas) |
| 2 (diesel) |
Battery volts | 12 (gas) |
| 6 (diesel) |
References | |
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A Corporate Tragedy - The Agony of International Harvester Company by Barbara Marsh | |
Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester | |
Farm Loaders published in 1965, by International Harvester | |
Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester | |
Operator's Manual Farmall 460 Diesel, 560 Diesel and International 560 Diesel Tractors (1014077R1) published in 1959 | |
Operator's Manual Farmall 460, 560 and International 560 (1 014 051 R1) published in 1958 | |
McCormick Farmall 560 Tractor published in 1958, by International Harvester | |
Elwood Front Wheel Drive published in 1963, by International Harvester | |
Direct-Start Diesel Tractors published in 1958, by International Harvester |