Compare/Farmall 544 vs Farmall 560

Farmall 544 vs Farmall 560

Verdict: Farmall 544 vs Farmall 560

The Farmall 544 and the Farmall 560 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 560 leads on rated power with 59 hp against 53 hp. Farmall 544 is the lighter machine (6,100 kg vs 6,563 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 544 is the newer design (1968 vs 1958). In short: choose the Farmall 560 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 544 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

53 hp

59 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

With 16.6-38 rear tires.Reference

Total built

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65,982Reference

Original price

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$5,500 (1963)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic power optionalReference

Variants

2544

industrial tractorReference

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IH 544

utility tractorReference

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IH 560

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standard-treadReference

Hi-Clear

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high-cropReference

Engine

Diesel Fuel tank

87.1 LReference

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Gasoline Fuel tank

124.9 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

33.9 kWReference

40.9 kWReference

Plows

4 (16-inch)Reference

5Reference

Drawbar (tested)

33.4 kWReference

39.6 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 112 mmReference

90 x 112 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Compression

7.6:1Reference

8.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

75.7 LReference

60.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

15.1 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

41.4 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Max power

31.0 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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44.8 kWReference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.686 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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44.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

44.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

41.4 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

partial power shiftReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

1 to 3Reference

Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

37.3 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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60.6 LReference

Capacity

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60.6 LReference

Pump flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

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9.5 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

228 cmReference

254 cmReference

Weight

6100 to 7195 poundsReference

6563 to 6785 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

12.4-38Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

6.00-20 (Hi-Clear)Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

373 cmReference

393 cmReference

Width

220 cmReference

271 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

195 cmReference

271 cmReference

Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Gasoline Shipping

2766 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

2857 kgReference

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Operating

3263 kgReference

3077 kgReference

Ballasted

3769 kgReference

4291 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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69 mmReference

Farmall 544 attachments

544 Serial Number Location

544 Serial Numbers

1968

10250Reference

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1969

12541Reference

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1970

13585Reference

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1971

14507Reference

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1972

15262Reference

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1973

15738Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

20Reference

Gasoline Batteries

1Reference

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Diesel Batteries

2Reference

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Gasoline Battery volts

12Reference

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Diesel Battery volts

6Reference

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Gasoline Battery AH

50Reference

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Diesel Battery AH

135Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Batteries

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2 (diesel)Reference

Battery volts

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6 (diesel)Reference

Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

19.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

2984 kgReference

3412 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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24.6 l/hourReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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140.0 LReference

Diameter

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27 cmReference

Farmall 560 attachments

560 Serial Number Location

560 Serial Numbers

1958

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501Reference

1959

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7341Reference

1960

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26914Reference

1961

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36125Reference

1962

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47798Reference

1963

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60278Reference

Final

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66032Reference

Attachment overview

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.