Farmall 560 tractor

Farmall 560

Power

66 hp[P] hp

Production

1958-1963

Engine

LP gas, 6-cylinder

Transmission

Sliding gear

Drive

2WD

From the same series:

460

Introduction

Production Information of Farmall, 560

The production information of the tractor (560) includes details about its manufacturing.

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.
Row-Crop tractor
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)
Original price$5,500 (1963)
Total built65,982

Dimension and Tires Information of Farmall, 560

This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.

107 inches (max) [271 cm]
Wheelbase96 inches [243 cm]
Width85 inches (min) [215 cm]
155 inches (Hi-Clear) [393 cm]
100 inches (Hi-Clear) [254 cm]
Height (steering wheel)88 inches [223 cm]
88 inches (Hi-Clear max) [223 cm]
Length141 inches [358 cm]
Bar rear axle2.75 inch diameter [69 mm]
107 inches (Hi-Clear) [271 cm]
Ag front6.00-16
15.5-38
Ag rear13.6-38
6.00-20 (Hi-Clear)
Ag rear12.4-38

Engine Specifications of Farmall, 560

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International Harvester
Liquid-cooled vertical I-head
6-cylinder
LP gas
Compression8.75:1
Starter volts12
Displacement263 ci [4.3 L]
Bore/Stroke3.5625x4.3906 inches [90 x 112 mm]
Air cleanerOil bath
Starter volts12
Rated RPM1800
Exhaust valve clearance0.027 inches (hot) [0.686 mm]
Coolant capacity16 qts [15.1 L]
Oil capacity9 qts [8.5 L]

Transmission Information of Farmall, 560Y

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Transmission variants 1

Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift gears.
TypeSliding gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity64 qts [60.6 L]

Transmission variants 2

The Torque Amplifier (TA) allows a clutchless shift-on-the-move underspeed for any gear. With the TA lever forward, the TA is disengaged and the transmission is in direct drive (DD) mode. To engage the TA, the lever should be pulled quickly and smoothly to the rear. The TA on the 560 will free-wheel, so it should be disengaged when going downhill or towing the tractor to start it.
TransmissionTorque Amplifier
Oil capacity64 qts [60.6 L]
TypePartial power shift
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
5-speed sliding gear
10-speed partial power shift

Mechanical Specs of Farmall, 560Y

This section summarizes all mechanical information such as the brake system and other specifications.

Two-wheel drive
Open operator station.
Independent mechanical disc brakes
SteeringManual rack-and-pinion
Hydrostatic power optional

Power Information of Farmall, 560Y

Discover the power specifications and options available for this tractor model but also PTO (Power Take-off) information.

Rear PTOIndependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)

Hydraulics Specifications of Farmall, 560

Hydraulic system type, pressure, pump flow and valves.

Capacity16 gal [60.6 L]
Steering flow2.5 gpm [9.5 lpm]
17 gpmOptOptional [64.3 lpm]
Valves1 to 3
Pump flow12 gpm [45.4 lpm]

Three-Point Hitch of Farmall, 560

Hitch category and rear/front lift capacity.

TypeIH Fast Hitch

Electrical System of Farmall, 560

Battery voltage, charging system and ground.

6 (diesel)
GroundNegative
2 (diesel)
Batteries1 (gas)
Charging systemGenerator
Battery volts12 (gas)
Charging amps20

Frequently asked questions

How much horsepower does the Farmall 560 have?

The Farmall 560 delivers 66 hp[P] HP.

What years was the Farmall 560 produced?

The Farmall 560 was produced in 1958-1963.

What engine does the Farmall 560 have?

The Farmall 560 is powered by a LP gas, 6-cylinder engine.

What transmission does the Farmall 560 use?

The Farmall 560 uses a Sliding gear transmission.

Is the Farmall 560 4WD?

The Farmall 560 is available in 2WD.

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