Head to head · Standard Tread

International Harvester 560 vs International Harvester BTD-8

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 560

Utility

power
72.5 hp
displacement
281 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
5
Full 560 specs
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester BTD-8

Standard Tread

power
Not recorded
displacement
281 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full BTD-8 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 560
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester BTD-8

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Standard Tread

n = 233–367

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
560281 ci
BTD-8281 ci
Median Standard Tread Tractor382 ci

560 is in the 28th percentile; BTD-8 is in the 28th · 353 models

Cylinders

▲ 560 higher · +2 (+50%)
5606
BTD-84
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

560 is in the 93rd percentile; BTD-8 is in the 50th · 367 models

Operating Weight

▲ BTD-8 higher · +4,037 lb (+62%)
5606,563 lb
BTD-810,600 lb
Median Standard Tread Tractor6,834 lb

560 is in the 46th percentile; BTD-8 is in the 81st · 297 models

Length

▲ 560 higher · +38 in (+35%)
560146 in
BTD-8108 in
Median Standard Tread Tractor137 in

560 is in the 65th percentile; BTD-8 is in the 7th · 254 models

560 (A)BTD-8 (B)Median Standard Tread Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 560International Harvester BTD-8Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model560BTD-8—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadStandard Tread—

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 560International Harvester BTD-8Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelD282BD-281—
Power Output72.5hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM1,800RPM1,600RPM▲ 560+200 RPM · +13%
Cylinders64▲ 560+2 · +50%
Displacement281ci281ciSame
Bore3.7in4.1in▲ BTD-8+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4.4in5.3in▲ BTD-8+0.9 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 560International Harvester BTD-8Difference
TypeSliding gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 560International Harvester BTD-8Difference
Length146in108in▲ 560+38 in · +35%
Width85.8in64in▲ 560+21.8 in · +34%
Height86in69in▲ 560+17 in · +25%
Operating Weight6,563lb10,600lb▲ BTD-8+4,037 lb · +62%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 560International Harvester BTD-8Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 560International Harvester BTD-8Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 560International Harvester BTD-8Difference
Hitch TypeIH Fast HitchNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 560International Harvester BTD-8Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeIndependent mechanical discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 560International Harvester BTD-8Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 560International Harvester BTD-8Difference
Coolant5.8gal6.5gal▲ BTD-8+0.7 gal · +12%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 560International Harvester BTD-8Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 382 ci
A · 28th percentile (281 ci)B · 28th percentile (281 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 6,834 lb
A · 46th percentile (6,563 lb)B · 81st percentile (10,600 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 65th percentile (146 in)B · 7th percentile (108 in)

Width

median 72.4 in
A · 78th percentile (85.8 in)B · 22nd percentile (64 in)
A · 560B · BTD-8Median Standard Tread Tractor
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