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International Harvester 656

The International Harvester 656 is a utility tractor produced from 1965 to 1973 by International Harvester. It features multiple engine options including gasoline, diesel, and LP gas 6-cylinder liquid-cooled engines with displacements around 4.3 to 4.6 liters. The tractor offers various transmission options such as a 5-speed sliding gear, a 10-speed two-speed power shift with Torque Amplifier, and hydrostatic. It has a PTO power of 63.8 hp and can handle 4-5 plows. The 656 includes power steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. Hydraulics are open center type with 0 to 2 valves and a 12 gpm pump flow. The tractor hitch is category II with lower-link draft sensing control. Dimensions include an 80 inch wheelbase, 152 inch length, and weights ranging from 5800 to 6100 pounds depending on the engine. Tires vary for standard and high-clearance models. Attachments include loaders such as the 1701 and 2000 models with detailed lift capacities and dimensions. Electrical system features a 55 amp alternator charging system.
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Power70 hp[P]
Founded1965 - 1973
Model656

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 656

Power

Plows:4-5
PTO (claimed):63.8 hp (47.6 kW)

Engine

Options:International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline, International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel, International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas
Diesel idle RPM:900-1800
Diesel rated RPM:1800
LP gas rated RPM:1800 (early), 2300 (late)
Gasoline idle RPM:900-1800
Diesel air cleaner:dry
Diesel bore/stroke:3.6875x4.39 inches (94 x 112 mm)
Diesel engine type:diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Fuel tank capacity:23 gal (87.1 L)
Gasoline rated RPM:1800
LP gas air cleaner:dry
LP gas bore/stroke:3.5625x4.39 inches (90 x 112 mm)
LP gas compression:8.8:1
LP gas engine type:LP gas, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Diesel displacement:282 ci (4.6 L)
Diesel engine model:International Harvester D282
Diesel firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Diesel oil capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)
LP gas displacement:263 ci (4.3 L)
LP gas engine model:International Harvester C-263
LP gas oil capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)
Gasoline air cleaner:dry
Gasoline bore/stroke:3.5625x4.3906 inches (90 x 112 mm)
Gasoline engine type:gasoline, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Gasoline displacement:263 ci (4.3 L)
Gasoline engine model:International Harvester C263
Gasoline oil capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)
Diesel coolant capacity:19.5 qts (18.5 L)
LP gas coolant capacity:21 qts (19.9 L)
Gasoline coolant capacity:17 qts (16.1 L)

Overview

Category:Utility tractor
Original price:$7,400 in 1973
Production years:1965 - 1973

Variants

2656:industrial tractor
656HC:high-clear
IH 656:utility tractor
Farmall 656:row-crop tractor

Electrical

Charging amps:55
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:0 to 2
Pump flow:12 gpm (45.4 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Power steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Attachments

Loader models:International Harvester 1701 loader, International Harvester 2000 loader
1701 Loader weight:911 lbs (413 kg)
2000 Loader weight:1417 lbs (642 kg)
1701 Loader rollback:10°
2000 Loader rollback:20°
1701 Loader bucket width:40 inches (101 cm)
2000 Loader bucket width:48 inches (121 cm), 60 inches (152 cm)
1701 Loader boom cylinder:2.5 inches (6 cm)
1701 Loader lift capacity:2575 lbs (1168 kg)
2000 Loader boom cylinder:2.0 inches (5 cm), 2.5 inches (6 cm)
2000 Loader lift capacity:2330 lbs (1056 kg)
1701 Loader breakout force:4300 lbs (1950 kg)
2000 Loader breakout force:4010 lbs (1818 kg)
1701 Loader bucket cylinder:2.5 inches (6 cm)
1701 Loader height (at pin):126 inches (320 cm)
2000 Loader bucket cylinder:2.5 inches (6 cm)
2000 Loader height (at pin):127 inches (322 cm)
1701 Loader clearance (dumped):99 inches (251 cm)
2000 Loader clearance (dumped):106 inches (269 cm)

Transmission

Options:5-speed sliding gear, 10-speed two-speed power shift, hydrostatic
Power shift type:two-speed power shift
Power shift gears:10 forward and 2 reverse
Sliding gear type:sliding gear
Sliding gear gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Sliding gear clutch:279.4mm cerametallic disc
Power shift transmission:Torque Amplifier

Tractor hitch

Control:lower-link draft sensing
Rear Type:II

Serial Numbers

1966:7501 (IH)
1967:7842 (IH)
1968:9929 (IH)
1969:11802 (IH)
1970:13353 (IH)
1971:14194 (IH)
1972:14952 (IH)
1973:15746 (IH)
Location:Clutch housing, right side

Dimensions & Tires

Width:74 inches (187 cm)
Length:152 inches (386 cm)
Rear tire:16.9-38
Wheelbase:80 inches (203 cm)
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tread:54 to 78 inches (137 to 198 cm)
Front tread:54 to 84 inches (137 to 213 cm)
Height (hood):56 inches (142 cm)
Hi-Clear rear tire:15.5-38
Gas Shipping weight:5800 lbs (2630 kg)
Hi-Clear front tire:6.00-16
Clearance (front axle):19 inches (48 cm)
Diesel Shipping weight:6100 lbs (2766 kg)
Height (steering wheel):62 inches (157 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000