International Harvester 606: all source data

All 88 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
(no label)Utility tractor
Total built7,348
(no label)Original price was $4,900 in 1967
Engine
(no label)International Harvester 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 3.9L 6-cyl diesel
(no label)International Harvester 3.6L 6-cyl LP gas
Gas Fuel tank (Gas)22.7 gal | 85.9 L
Diesel Fuel tank (Diesel)22.7 gal | 85.9 L
LP-gas Fuel tank (LP-gas)26.6 gal | 100.7 L
Transmission
(no label)10-speed
(no label)5-speed
Power
Drawbar (claimed)45 hp | 33.6 kW
PTO (claimed)50 hp | 37.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)46.71 hp | 34.8 kW
PTO (tested)54.31 hp | 40.5 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Independent mechanical disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Valves0 to 2
Total flow12 gpm | 45.4 lpm
Total flow17 gpm | 64.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@2000
Dimensions
Wheelbase78 inches | 198 cm
Weight5215 to 5465 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire14.9-28
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the clutch housing on the right side of tractor.
Belt pulley
Diameter11 inches | 27 cm
RPM1062
Speed3057 ft/min | 931.77 meters/min

Engine

Engine options
(no label)International Harvester 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline
(no label)International Harvester 3.9L 6-cyl diesel
(no label)International Harvester 3.6L 6-cyl LP gas
Engine detail
(no label)International Harvester C-221
(no label)gasoline
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement221 ci | 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke3.5625x3.6875 inches | 90 x 94 mm
Air cleanerdry
Rated RPM2000
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)20.5 qts | 19.4 L
(no label)International Harvester D-236
(no label)diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement236 ci | 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke3.6875x3.6875 inches | 94 x 94 mm
Air cleanerdry
Rated RPM2000
Coolant capacity (Coolant)23 qts | 21.8 L
(no label)International Harvester C-221
(no label)LP gas
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement221 ci | 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke3.5625x3.6875 inches | 90 x 94 mm
Air cleanerdry
Rated RPM2000
Coolant capacity (Coolant)20.5 qts | 19.4 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)10-speed
(no label)5-speed
Transmission
TransmissionTorque Amplifier
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity52 qts | 49.2 L
(no label)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.
TransmissionFast Reverser
Gears5 forward and reverse
Oil capacity52 qts | 49.2 L
(no label)Five gears with reverser. High speed option provides 40% faster first gear.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear14.9-28
Ag rear12.4-28
Ag rear13.6-28
Ag rear14.9-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase78 inches | 198 cm
Height (steering wheel)62 inches | 157 cm
Front tread54 to 78 inches | 137 to 198 cm
Front tread52 inches | 132 cm
Rear tread52 to 76 inches | 132 to 193 cm
Weight
Gas Operating (Gas)5215 lbs | 2365 kg
Diesel Operating (Diesel)5465 lbs | 2478 kg
Ballasted8908 lbs | 4040 kg