Farmall
Farmall 656
The Farmall 656 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1965 to 1973 by Farmall, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. The tractor features multiple engine options including diesel, gasoline, and LP gas 6-cylinder engines. It offers 5-speed and 10-speed two-speed power shift transmissions. The tractor has a power steering system, independent mechanical disc brakes, and an open operator station. It supports various hydraulic and hitch configurations and has a rear independent PTO with 540/1000 RPM options. The 656 is equipped with agricultural tires sized 6.00-16 front and 15.5-38 rear. It has a wheelbase of 96.3 inches and weighs between 6250 and 7230 pounds depending on configuration. Attachments include several International Harvester loaders with varying lift capacities and dimensions.
Power70 hp[P]
Founded1965 - 1973
Model656
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall 656
Power
| Plows | 4-5 |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 66.06 hp (49.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 53.23 hp (39.7 kW) |
| Diesel PTO (claimed) | 61.5 hp (45.9 kW) |
| Gasoline PTO (claimed) | 63.8 hp (47.6 kW) |
Engine
| Options | International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel, International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline, International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 33 gal (gas/diesel) (124.9 L), 39 gal (LP gas) (147.6 L) |
| Diesel engine | International Harvester D-282, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 282 ci (4.6 L), Bore/Stroke 3.6875x4.39 inches (94 x 112 mm), Air cleaner dry, Compression 17.6:1, Rated RPM 1800 (early), 2300 (later), Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 9 qts (8.5 L), Coolant capacity 21.5 qts (20.3 L) |
| LP gas engine | International Harvester C-263, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 263 ci (4.3 L), Bore/Stroke 3.5625x4.39 inches (90 x 112 mm), Air cleaner dry, Compression 8.8:1, Rated RPM 1800 (early), 2300 (late), Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 9 qts (8.5 L), Coolant capacity 21 qts (19.9 L) |
| Gasoline engine | International Harvester C-263, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 263 ci (4.3 L), Bore/Stroke 3.5625x4.39 inches (90 x 112 mm), Air cleaner dry, Compression 7.6:1, Rated RPM 1800, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 9 qts (8.5 L), Coolant capacity 20.5 qts (19.4 L) |
Weight
| Ballasted | 9,235 lbs (4188 kg) |
|---|---|
| Shipping LP gas | 6430 lbs (2916 kg) |
| Shipping diesel | 6520 lbs (2957 kg) |
| Operating diesel | 7,230 lbs (3279 kg) |
| Shipping gasoline | 6250 lbs (2835 kg) |
Variants
| 2656 | industrial tractor |
|---|---|
| 656HC | high-clear |
| IH 656 | utility tractor |
| Farmall 656 | row-crop tractor |
Electrical
| Batteries | 1 (gas/LP), 2 (diesel) |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 50 (gas), 60 (LP), 130 (diesel) |
| Battery volts | 12 (gas/LP), 6 (diesel) |
| Charging amps | 55 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Total flow | 12 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Independent mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Years produced | 1965 - 1973 |
Attachments
| Overview | International Harvester 1701 loader, International Harvester 2001 loader, International Harvester 2001 loader, International Harvester 2000 loader |
|---|---|
| International Harvester 1701 Loader | 2575 lbs lift (full at pin) (1168 kg), 4300 lbs breakout (1950 kg), 10° rollback, 126 inches height (at pin) (320 cm), 99 inches clearance (dumped) (251 cm), boom cyl: 2.5 inches (6 cm), bucket cyl: 2.5 inches (6 cm), weight: 911 lbs (413 kg), Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm) |
| International Harvester 2000 Loader | 2330 lbs lift (full at pin) (1056 kg), 4010 lbs breakout (1818 kg), 20° rollback, 127 inches height (at pin) (322 cm), 106 inches clearance (dumped) (269 cm), boom cyl: 2.0 inches (5 cm), boom cyl: 2.5 inches (6 cm), bucket cyl: 2.5 inches (6 cm), weight: 1417 lbs (642 kg), Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm), Bucket width: 60 inches (152 cm) |
| International Harvester 2001 Loader (1) | 2000 lbs lift (full at pin) (907 kg), 4000 lbs breakout (1814 kg), 148.5 inches height (at pin) (377 cm), 98 inches clearance (dumped) (248 cm), weight: 1160 lbs (526 kg), Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm), Double-acting lift cylinders |
| International Harvester 2001 Loader (2) | 1350 lbs lift (full at pin) (612 kg), 2600 lbs breakout (1179 kg), 148.5 inches height (at pin) (377 cm), 98 inches clearance (dumped) (248 cm), weight: 1160 lbs (526 kg), Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm) |
Transmission
| Types | 5-speed, 10-speed two-speed power shift |
|---|
Tractor hitch
| Type | IH Fast Hitch |
|---|---|
| Control | position and draft control |
| Rear Type | II |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 87 inches (220 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 152 inches (386 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 96.3 inches (244 cm) |
| Rear tread | 50 to 96 inches (127 to 243 cm) |
| Front tread | 8 inches (20 cm), 16 inches (40 cm) |
| Ag rear tire | 15.5-38 |
| Ag front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 13 inches (33 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 21 inches (53 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 77 inches (195 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 1000@1800 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |