International Harvester 660 Specs ( 1959-1963 )

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Production

Description Standard-tread tractor
Manufacturer International Harvester
Original price $6,000 (1963)
Total built 6,945

Engine

Air cleaner oil bath / oil bath / oil bath
Bore/Stroke 3.5625x4.3906 inches (90 x 112 mm) / 3.6875x4.3906 inches (94 x 112 mm) / 3.5625x4.3906 inches (90 x 112 mm)
Compression 7.2:1 / 18.2:1 / 8.75:1
Coolant capacity 20 qts (18.9 L) / 23 qts (21.8 L) / 21 qts (19.9 L)
Description International Harvester C-263 / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical L-head / International Harvester D-282 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical L-head / International Harvester C-263 / LP gas / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Displacement 263 ci (4.3 L) / 282 ci (4.6 L) / 263 ci (4.3 L)
Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity 9 qts (8.5 L) / 9 qts (8.5 L) / 9 qts (8.5 L)
Power 95 hp (70.8 kW) / 95 hp (70.8 kW) / 95 hp (70.8 kW)
Rated RPM 2400 / 2400 / 2400
Torque 219 lb-ft (297.0 Nm) / 219 lb-ft (297.0 Nm) / 212 lb-ft (287.5 Nm)
Torque RPM 1300 / 1800 / 1200
Engine type International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel / International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas
Engine type International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel / International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas
Fuel tank 33 gal (gas/diesel) (124.9 L)
Drawbar (tested) 70.21 hp (52.4 kW)
Plows 6
PTO (tested) 81.39 hp (60.7 kW)

Transmission

Description The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless shift-on-the-move between direct drive (DD) and the lower TA speed.
Gears 5 forward and 1 reverse / 10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity 64 qts (60.6 L) / 64 qts (60.6 L)
Transmission sliding gear / Torque Amplifier
Transmission type 5-speed / 10-speed
Transmission type 5-speed / 10-speed

Mechanical

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

Hydraulics

Steering flow 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm)
Total flow 12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Valves 1

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (front axle) 17.4 inches (44 cm)
Ground clearance 19.7 inches (frame) (50 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 74 inches (187 cm)
Length 142.6 inches (362 cm)
Wheelbase 85.5 inches (217 cm)
Width 78 inches (min) (198 cm)
Front tire 7.50-18
Rear tire 18.4/15-34
Weight 9635 to 9875 pounds
Wheelbase 85.5 inches (217 cm)
Ag front 7.50-18
Ag rear 18.4/15-34
Industrial rear 23.1/18-26

660 Serial Number Location

Description Right side of clutch housing

660 Serial Numbers

1959 501
1960 3398
1961 4259
1962 5883
1963 6995
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
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International Harvester 660 Weight

Ballasted 15,255 lbs (6919 kg)
Operating 9,635 lbs (gas) (4370 kg)

International Harvester 660 attachments

Description front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 715

Description Diesel TA 2WDAugust 31 - September 5, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 715 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2-TA used for pull test.
Fuel use 5.5 gal/hour (20.8 l/hour) / 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour)
Max power 64.43 hp (48.0 kW)
Max pull 11,046 lbs (5010 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 78.78 hp (58.7 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 721

Description Gasoline TA 2WDOctober 1 - 12, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 721 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 6.4 gal/hour (24.2 l/hour) / 6.3 gal/hour (23.8 l/hour)
Max power 70.21 hp (52.4 kW)
Power at rated engine speed 81.39 hp (60.7 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 722

Description LP gas TA 2WDOctober 3 - 12, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 722 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 8.9 gal/hour (33.7 l/hour) / 8.8 gal/hour (33.3 l/hour)
Max power 69.66 hp (51.9 kW)
Power at rated engine speed 80.63 hp (60.1 kW)

References

Description Buyers Guide International Industrial Tractors & Equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester / Industrial Tractors and matched equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester / Industrial Tractors & Equipment Buyers Guide published in 1962, by International Harvester / Direct-Start Diesel Tractors published in 1958, by International Harvester

Speeds

Description With 18.4/15-34 rear tires. / With 18.4/15-34 rear tires.

Tractor Tests

Description NTTL 715: diesel TA 2WD / NTTL 721: gasoline TA 2WD / NTTL 722: LP gas TA 2WD