SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere A vs International Harvester 606
A detailed comparison of the John Deere A and the International Harvester 606. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
John Deere A2370.0 kg (5224.9 lbs)
International Harvester 6062480.0 kg (Gas: 5213.9 lbs (2365.0 kg) Diesel: 5467.5 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere A Agricultural Tractors | International Harvester 606 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 25.4 kW (34.0 HP) | — |
| Weight | 2370.0 kg (5224.9 lbs) | 2480.0 kg (Gas: 5213.9 lbs (2365.0 kg) Diesel: 5467.5 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Unsynchronized gear with mechanical dry disc clutch | Partial power shift |
| Length | 340.0 cm (133.9 in.) | — |
| Years Made | 1947-1952 | 1962-1967 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | International Harvester D-236 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | All-fuel / Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 6 |
| Displacement | 5260 cc (321.0 cu in.) | 3867 cc (236.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 14.00 cm (5.51 in.) | 9.40 cm (3.70 in.) |
| Stroke | 17.09 cm (6.73 in.) | 9.40 cm (3.70 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 975 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | Gasoline: 5.6:1All-fuel: 4.45:1 | — |
| Battery | Two 6V | — |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 162.0 cm (63.8 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68.1 l (18.0 gal) | 86.0 l (22.7 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 10.4 l (2.7 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 36.0 l (9.5 gal) | 21.8 l (5.8 gal) |
| Transmission Model | John Deere | Torque Amplifier |
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 6.4 km/h (Forward: 13.0 MPH (20.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH) | 3.8 km/h (Forward: 17.2 MPH (27.7 km/h) Reverse: 2.4 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Independent mechanical disc |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | — |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.50-16 | Ag: 6.00-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 11-38, 9-38, 10-38, 12-38 | Ag: 14.9-28 |
| Wheelbase | — | 198.0 cm (78.0 in.) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 49.2 l (13.0 gal) |
| Drawbar Category | — | II/I |
| Steering Flow | — | 64.4 LPM (12.0 GPM (45.4 LPM) 17.0 GPM) |
| Valves | — | 0 to 2 |
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