Compare/International Harvester 560 vs International Harvester 844

International Harvester 560 vs International Harvester 844

Verdict: International Harvester 560 vs International Harvester 844

The International Harvester 560 and the International Harvester 844 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 844 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. International Harvester 844 is the lighter machine (2,859 kg vs 6,563 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 844 is the newer design (1974 vs 1958). In short: choose the International Harvester 844 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 560 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

59 hp

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless powershift between direct drive (DD) and the lower TA speed.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

65,982Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic power optionalReference

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Variants

Farmall 560

row-cropReference

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Hi-Clear

high-cropReference

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Engine

54.1 kWReference

55.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

40.9 kWReference

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Plows

5Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

39.6 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

44.8 kWReference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 112 mmReference

100 x 129 mmReference

Power

54.1 kWReference

55.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

8.75:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

2300Reference

Torque

287.5 NmReference

257.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1100Reference

1500Reference

Firing order

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

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Oil capacity

60.6 LReference

35.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

19.0 LReference

19.3 LReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.686 mmReference

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Power at rated engine speed

47.0 kWReference

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Max power

32.8 kWReference

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Belt power (max)

44.8 kWReference

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Starter volts

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12Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

Agriomatic SReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Type

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partial power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.4 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

47.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

18.2 LReference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

18.2 LReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

29.9 lpmReference

Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift

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3150 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1920Reference

Capacities

Fuel

141.9 LReference

102.2 LReference

Diameter

27 cmReference

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Width

218 cmReference

203 cmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

239 cmReference

Weight

6563 to 6785 poundsReference

2859 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-18Reference

7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9/14-30Reference

16.9/14x30Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

7.50x18Reference

Ag rear

16.9/14-30Reference

18.4/15x30Reference

Industrial rear

23.1/18-26Reference

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Length

370 cmReference

392 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

218 cmReference

182 cmReference

Ground clearance

38 cmReference

50 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

40 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

69 mmReference

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Operating

3077 kgReference

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Ballasted

4291 kgReference

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International Harvester 560 attachments

560 Serial Number Location

560 Serial Numbers

1958

501Reference

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1959

1210Reference

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1960

3103Reference

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1961

4032Reference

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1962

4944Reference

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1963

5598Reference

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Attachment overview

IH-Wagner 95 Backhoe

Backhoe type

IH-Wagner 95 BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

33 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

39 cmReference

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Loading height

24 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

19.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3412 kgReference

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Belt fuel use (max)

24.6 l/hourReference

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Speeds

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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28Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.