Thoughts on a 560 Farmall

biggerred · Dec 27, 2008

Never used one of these and wondered about performance. I read up on the rear bearing thing back in the 60's. Diesel verses gas?

Ksfarmmer · Dec 27, 2008

The diesel we had when I was young was a great little tractor for medium duty work such as haying, planting, and feeding cows. Didn't like it much for heavier field work since we used larger tractors for that. Would seem to run all day mowing, cultivating or planting. Wouldn't start worth a darn if it was less than 35 degrees. I wonder now if we needed to replace the glow plugs. I think they are great tractors for what we used it for. Couldn't tell you about the gas, but I bet it would start better in cold weather.

Colorado Curt · Dec 27, 2008

I have a 560D and really like it. They can be a bugger to start, but if you have good glow plugs and enough patience to let them do their job, it will start. Another big factor to get any diesel to start is a good battery and good connections. You need to spin the engine fast enough to build the compression. I use mine for hay work. They are really good on fuel.

formerly ny bill · Dec 28, 2008

i have a gas and a diesel. bad points- the ih wide front takes a mile to turn around. you can whack your fingers between the gearshift and steering wheel when its in 3rd gear. the fast hitch will get very sloppy, side to side and front to back, for precise work. be aware that the ta will freewheel if you go downhill with the lever back.
we use the gas on the feed grinder and it starts any time of year. the diesel is my baby and gets planter and baler duty in the summer. be sure to let the diesel cool off before you shut it off. if the head cracks, it is very pricy (if you can find a good one). don't ask me how i know.

Thoughts on a 560 Farmall

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