International Harvester 560

The International Harvester 560 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 263 ci 4.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 72.5 hp / 54.1 kW; Gasoline (listed): 72.5 hp / 54.1 kW; LP gas (listed): 72.5 hp / 54.1 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 6563 to 6785 pounds.

Overview

	1958 - 1963 Standard-tread tractor

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

Variants
Farmall 560	row-crop
Hi-Clear	high-crop

International Harvester 560 Power
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
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	hydrostatic power optional
Independent mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.

Capacity
Fuel	33 gal (gas/diesel) 124.9 L
	37.5 gal 141.9 L
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 (optional) 64.3 lpm
Steering flow	2.5 gpm 9.5 lpm

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	85.5 inches 217 cm
Weight	6563 to 6785 pounds
Front tire	6.50-18
Rear tire	16.9/14-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	11 inches 27 cm
Width	7.5 inches 19 cm

References
A Corporate Tragedy - The Agony of International Harvester Company by Barbara Marsh
Buyers Guide International Industrial Tractors & Equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester
Industrial Tractors and matched equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester
Industrial Tractors & Equipment Buyers Guide published in 1962, 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
Elwood Front Wheel Drive published in 1963, by International Harvester
Direct-Start Diesel Tractors published in 1958, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine options
International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel
International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 281 ci / 4.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	International Harvester D-282
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	281 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.6875x4.3906 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 (hot) 0.686 mm

Engine Detail — 263 ci / 4.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	International Harvester C-263
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	263 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.5625x4.3906 inches 90 x 112 mm
Power	72.5 hp 54.1 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	7.2:1
Rated RPM	1800
Torque	215 lb-ft 291.5 Nm
Torque RPM	1050
Oil capacity	9 qts 8.5 L
Coolant capacity	19.5 qts 18.5 L

Engine Detail — 263 ci / 4.3 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	International Harvester C-263
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	263 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.5625x4.3906 inches 90 x 112 mm
Power	72.5 hp 54.1 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	8.75:1
Rated RPM	1800
Torque	212 lb-ft 287.5 Nm
Torque RPM	1100
Oil capacity	9 qts 8.5 L
Coolant capacity	20.1 qts 19.0 L

Transmission

Transmission options
5-speed
10-speed

Transmission — sliding gear

Transmission	sliding gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity	64 qts 60.6 L
With 16.9/14-30 rear tires.

Transmission — Torque Amplifier

Transmission	Torque Amplifier
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	64 qts 60.6 L
The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless powershift between direct drive (DD) and the lower TA speed.
With 16.9/14-30 rear tires.

Dimensions

International Harvester 560 Tires
Ag front	6.50-18
Ag rear	16.9/14-30
Ag front	7.50-18
Industrial rear	16.9/14-26
	23.1/18-26

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

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

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 669: diesel
NTTL 671: gasoline
NTTL 675: LP gas

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

Attachments

Attachment overview
Front-end loader
Backhoe

IH-Wagner 95 Backhoe
Backhoe type	IH-Wagner 95 Backhoe
Digging depth	13.25 inches 33 cm
Reach from pivot	15.7 inches 39 cm
Loading height	9.5 inches 24 cm

Photos

International Harvester 560

International 560 in industrial yellow

International 560 operator station and controls.