International Harvester 560 tractor: review and specs

The International Harvester 560 is a 2WD standard-tread tractor manufactured by International Harvester from 1958 to 1963.

The International Harvester 560 is equipped with one of two engines: a 4.6 L (281.3 cu·in) six-cylinder diesel engine or a 4.3 L (263.0 cu·in) six-cylinder gasolineLP-gas engine and one of two transmissions: a sliding gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear or a partial power shift (Torque Amplifier) transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears.

The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:

International Harvester D282. It is a 4.6 L, 4,609 cm², (281.3 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 94.0 mm (3.7 in) of the cylinder bore and 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 18.2:1. This engine produced 73.6 PS (54.1 kW; 72.5 HP) at 1,800 rpm of output power and 295.6 N·m (30.1 kg·m, 217.9 ft·lb) at 1,400 rpm of torque.
International Harvester C263. It is a 4.3 L, 4,310 cm², (263.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline / LP-gas engine. The cylinder bore is 90.0 mm (3.54 in) and the piston stroke is 112.0 mm (4.41 in). The compression ratio rating is 7.2:1 for the gasoline version and 8.7:1 for the LP-gas version. This engine produced 73.6 PS (54.1 kW; 72.5 HP) at 1,800 rpm of output power and 295.6 N·m (30.1 kg·m, 217.9 ft·lb) at 1,050 rpm of toque for gasoline version and 287.5 Nm (29.3 kg·m; 212.2 ft·lb) at 1,100 rpm for LP-gas engine.

The IH 560 is equipped with manual or hydrostatic power (optional) steering, independent mechanical disc brakes, Open operator station and 125.0 liters (33.0 US gal.; 27.5 Imp. gal) fuel tank for gasoline and diesel fuel or 140.0 liters (37.0 US gal, 30.8 Imp. gal) for LP-gas.

International Harvester 560 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	International Harvester 560
Length	3,700 mm (145.7 in)
Width	2,180 mm (85.8 in)
Height	2,180 mm (85.8 in)
Wheel base	2,170 mm (85.4 in)
Weight	Gasoline: 2,975 kg (6,560 lbs) Diesel: 3,080 kg (6,785 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	Gas/Diesel: 125.0 liters (33 US gal.; 27.5 Imp. gal) LP-gas: 140.0 liters (37 US gal.; 30.8 Imp. gal)
Battery	One 12V (gasoline), two 6V (diesel)
Cabin type	Open operator station
Engine
Engine model	International Harvester D282
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	6
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	4.6 L, 4,609 cm², (281.3 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	94.0 mm X 112.0 mm (3.7 in X 4.41 in)
Compression ratio	18.2:1
Horsepower	73.6 PS (54.1 kW; 72.5 HP) at 1,800 rpm
Torque	295.6 N·m (30.1 kg·m, 217.9 ft·lb) at 1,400 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	8.5 L (9 US. qt, 7.5 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	21.9 L (23.1 US. qt, 19.3 Imp. qt.)
Engine
Engine model	International Harvester C263
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	6
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	4.3 L, 4,310 cm², (263.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	90.0 mm X 112.0 mm (3.54 in X 4.41 in)
Compression ratio	7.2:1, 8.7
Horsepower	73.6 PS (54.1 kW; 72.5 HP) at 1,800 rpm
Torque	Gasoline: 295.6 N·m (30.1 kg·m, 217.9 ft·lb) at 1,050 rpm LP-gas: 287.5 N·m (29.3 kg·m; 212.2 ft·lb) at 1,100 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	8.5 L (9 US. qt, 7.5 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	Gasoline: 18.5 L (19.5 US. qt, 16.3 Imp. qt.) LP-gas: 19.0 L (20.0 US. qt, 16.7 Imp. qt.)

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual or hydrostatic power (optional)
Brakes	Independent mechanical disc
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Sliding gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 26.0 kmh (16.2 mph) Reverse: 4.4 (2.7 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	60.6 L (16 US. gal, 13.3 Imp. gal.)
Transmission model	Torque Amplifier
Transmission type	Partial power shift
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Speed	Forward: 26.0 kmh (16.2 mph) Reverse: 4.4 (2.7 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	60.6 L (16 US. gal, 13.3 Imp. gal.)
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 6.50-18
Rear tires	Ag: 16.9/14-30

Rear Hitch
Type	IH Fast Hitch
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Independent
Rear PTO speed	540 rpm
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	–
Hydraulic capacity	60.6 L (64.04 US. qt, 53.32 Imp. qt.)
Valves	1 to 3
Pump flow	12.0 gpm (45.4 lpm) 17.0 gpm (64.4 lpm)
Steering flow	2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm)

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