International Harvester 606 Specs ( 1962-1967 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Original price was $4,900 in 1967
Manufacturer International Harvester
Total built 7,348

Engine

Air cleaner dry / dry / dry
Bore/Stroke 3.5625x3.6875 inches (90 x 94 mm) / 3.6875x3.6875 inches (94 x 94 mm) / 3.5625x3.6875 inches (90 x 94 mm)
Coolant capacity 20.5 qts (19.4 L) / 23 qts (21.8 L) / 20.5 qts (19.4 L)
Description International Harvester C-221 / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / International Harvester D-236 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / International Harvester C-221 / LP gas / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 221 ci (3.6 L) / 236 ci (3.9 L) / 221 ci (3.6 L)
Rated RPM 2000 / 2000 / 2000
Starter volts 12
Engine type International Harvester 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 3.9L 6-cyl diesel / International Harvester 3.6L 6-cyl LP gas
Diesel Fuel tank 22.7 gal (85.9 L)
Engine type International Harvester 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 3.9L 6-cyl diesel / International Harvester 3.6L 6-cyl LP gas
Gas Fuel tank 22.7 gal (85.9 L)
LP-gas Fuel tank 26.6 gal (100.7 L)
Drawbar (claimed) 45 hp (33.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 46.71 hp (34.8 kW)
PTO (claimed) 50 hp (37.3 kW)
PTO (tested) 54.31 hp (40.5 kW)

Transmission

Description Five forward and one reverse gear plus Torque Amplifier (TA). The TA provides a powershift from direct drive (DD) to the lower TA speed. High-speed option provides 40% faster first gear. / Five gears with reverser. High speed option provides 40% faster first gear.
Gears 10 forward and 2 reverse / 5 forward and reverse
Oil capacity 52 qts (49.2 L) / 52 qts (49.2 L)
Transmission Torque Amplifier / Fast Reverser
Transmission type 10-speed / 5-speed
Transmission type 10-speed / 5-speed

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Independent mechanical disc brakes
Drive type Two-wheel drive

Hydraulics

Total flow 12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Valves 0 to 2

Hitch

Rear Type II/I

PTO

Engine RPM 540@2000
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Front tread 54 to 78 inches (137 to 198 cm) / 52 inches (132 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 62 inches (157 cm)
Rear tread 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm)
Wheelbase 78 inches (198 cm)
Front tire 6.00-16
Rear tire 14.9-28
Weight 5215 to 5465 pounds
Wheelbase 78 inches (198 cm)
Ag front 6.00-16
Ag rear 14.9-28 / 12.4-28

606 Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate on the clutch housing on the right side of tractor.

606 Serial Numbers

1962 501
1963 1702
1964 3214
1965 5041
1966 6960
1967 7922
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Belt Pulley

Diameter 11 inches (27 cm)
RPM 1062
Speed 3057 ft/min (931.77 meters/min)

International Harvester 606 Weight

Ballasted 8908 lbs*Diesel tractor with fluid-filled rear tires and iron weights on front and rear wheels. (4040 kg)
Diesel Operating 5465 lbs (2478 kg)
Gas Operating 5215 lbs (2365 kg)

International Harvester 606 attachments

Description front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 825

Description Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WDSeptember 26 - October 9, 1962Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 825 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Direct used for power test. / Gear 1-Direct used for pull test.
Fuel use 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour) / 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour)
Max power 45.68 hp (34.1 kW)
Max pull 6621 lbs (3003 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 53.8 hp (40.1 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 826

Description Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDSeptember 27 - October 9, 1962Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 826 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Direct used for power test. / Gear 1-Direct used for pull test.
Fuel use 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour) / 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour)
Max power 46.71 hp (34.8 kW)
Max pull 6768 lbs (3069 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 54.31 hp (40.5 kW)

References

Description Industrial Tractors & Equipment Buyers Guide published in 1962, by International Harvester / Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester / Farm Loaders published in 1965, by International Harvester / Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester / New International 606 Tractor published by International Harvester

Speeds

Description With 14.9-28 rear tires. / With 14.9-28 rear tires.

Tractor Tests

Description NTTL 825: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD / NTTL 826: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD