Compare/International Harvester 560 vs International Harvester Hydro 84

International Harvester 560 vs International Harvester Hydro 84

Verdict: International Harvester 560 vs International Harvester Hydro 84

The International Harvester 560 and the International Harvester Hydro 84 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 59 hp. International Harvester Hydro 84 is the lighter machine (5,620 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 Hydro 84 is the newer design (1978 vs 1958). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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International Harvester

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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

59 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

With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference

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

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Drawbar (claimed)

40.9 kWReference

32.5 kWReference

Plows

5Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

39.6 kWReference

32.0 kWReference

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

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

8.75:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

2400Reference

Torque

287.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1100Reference

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Firing order

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

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Oil capacity

60.6 LReference

62.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

19.0 LReference

13.6 LReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.686 mmReference

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Power at rated engine speed

47.0 kWReference

43.8 kWReference

Max power

32.8 kWReference

32.0 kWReference

Belt power (max)

44.8 kWReference

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Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.4 kWReference

43.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

47.0 kWReference

43.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

62.5 LReference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

62.5 LReference

Valves

2Reference

1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

58.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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42.3 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

141.9 LReference

75.7 LReference

Diameter

27 cmReference

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Width

218 cmReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

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Weight

6563 to 6785 poundsReference

5620 to 6765 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-18Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9/14-30Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9/14-30Reference

16.9-30Reference

Industrial rear

23.1/18-26Reference

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Length

370 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

218 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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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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Utility Wheelbase

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223 cmReference

Row-crop Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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216 cmReference

Low-profile Wheelbase

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212 cmReference

Utility Length

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360 cmReference

Row-crop Length

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353 cmReference

4WD Length

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373 cmReference

Low-profile Length

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360 cmReference

Utility Width

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187 cmReference

Row-crop Width

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190 cmReference

4WD Width

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187 cmReference

Low-profile Width

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199 cmReference

Utility Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

Row-crop Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

Low-profile Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

Utility Shipping

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2594 kgReference

Row-crop Shipping

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2707 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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3068 kgReference

Low-profile Shipping

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2549 kgReference

Utility Steering wheel

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160 cmReference

Row-crop Steering wheel

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160 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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160 cmReference

Low-profile Steering wheel

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143 cmReference

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

15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

3412 kgReference

2981 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

24.6 l/hourReference

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Speeds

Hydro 84 Serial Numbers

1978

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501Reference

1979

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787Reference

1980

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1481Reference

1981

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5564Reference

1982

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6014Reference

1983

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8069Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

International Harvester Hydro 84 Height

ROPS

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254 cmReference

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.