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Farmall 656

Farmall 656 tractor
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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.
Farmall 656International Harvester 656row-crop tractor1965 tractor1973 tractor4.6L diesel engine4.3L gasoline engine4.3L LP gas engine5-speed transmissionpower steeringPTOhydraulic systemtractor attachments
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