International Harvester 606 Specs ( 1962-1967 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $4,900 in 1967 |
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| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Total built | 7,348 |
Engine
| Air cleaner | dry / dry / dry |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Description | Independent mechanical disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 12 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
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| Valves | 0 to 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2000 |
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| 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) |
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| 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. |
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606 Serial Numbers
| 1962 | 501 |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| Diesel Operating | 5465 lbs (2478 kg) |
| Gas Operating | 5215 lbs (2365 kg) |
International Harvester 606 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 14.9-28 rear tires. / With 14.9-28 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 825: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD / NTTL 826: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD |
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