Farmall 1566
The Farmall 1566 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 436 ci 7.1 L engine. The rated power output is 183 hp 136.5 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 13200 to 15195 pounds.
Engine Power
183 hp
136.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
42 gal
159.0 L
Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
13200 to 15195 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 1974 - 1976
66 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1974 - 1976 | |
66 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Series map: 14681566147.8hp*183.0hp
Note: the Farmall model 1566 is the same as the International Harvester 1566. The following data is from the 1566 listing. |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 7,417 |
Original price was $26,250 in 1976 | |
Farmall 1566 Engine | |
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International Harvester 7.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 42 gal
159.0 L |
82 galOptOptional
310.4 L | |
Engine details ... | |
Farmall 1566 Transmission | |
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12-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Farmall 1566 Power | |
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Engine | 183 hp
136.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 160 hp
119.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 137.00 hp
102.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 161.01 hp
120.1 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab available with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Rear valves | 2 OptOptional |
Front valves | 2 OptOptional |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Control | lower-link draft sensing |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2300 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Weight | 13200 to 15195 pounds |
Front tire | 11L-15 |
Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Engine
Series map: 14681566147.8hp*183.0hp
Note: the Farmall model 1566 is the same as the International Harvester 1566. The following data is from the 1566 listing. |
Engine Detail — 436 ci / 7.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester DT-436 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 436 ci
7.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.30x5.00 inches
109 x 127 mm |
Power | 183 hp
136.5 kW |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Idle RPM | 900-2600 |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 26 qts
24.6 L |
Transmission
Series map: 14681566147.8hp*183.0hp
Note: the Farmall model 1566 is the same as the International Harvester 1566. The following data is from the 1566 listing. |
Transmission — Torque Amplifier
Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 6 reverse |
With 20.8-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Series map: 14681566147.8hp*183.0hp
Note: the Farmall model 1566 is the same as the International Harvester 1566. The following data is from the 1566 listing. |
Farmall 1566 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11L-15 |
Ag rear | 20.8-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Length | 168 inches
426 cm |
Width | 112 inches*Width over axle ends.
284 cm |
Height (cab) | 117 inches
297 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 125 inches
317 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 17 inches
43 cm |
Front tread | 62 to 86 inches
157 to 218 cm |
Front tread | 56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm (optional) |
Rear tread | 66 to 120 inches
167 to 304 cm |
Farmall 1566 Weight | |
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Shipping | 13200 lbs
5987 kg |
Operating | 15195 lbs
6892 kg |
Ballasted | 18260 lbs
8282 kg |
Tests
Series map: 14681566147.8hp*183.0hp
Note: the Farmall model 1566 is the same as the International Harvester 1566. The following data is from the 1566 listing. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1174 | |
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Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD
May 3 - 15, 1975
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1174 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 161.01 hp
120.1 kW |
Fuel use | 11.1 gal/hour
42.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 162.31 hp
121.0 kW |
Fuel use | 10.0 gal/hour
37.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 137.00 hp
102.2 kW |
Fuel use | 10.9 gal/hour
41.3 l/hour |
Max pull | 15774 lbs
7155 kg |
Photos
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