International Harvester 656 Specs ( 1965-1973 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Original price was $7,400 in 1973
Manufacturer International Harvester

Engine

Air cleaner dry / dry / dry
Bore/Stroke 3.5625x4.3906 inches (90 x 112 mm) / 3.6875x4.39 inches (94 x 112 mm) / 3.5625x4.39 inches (90 x 112 mm)
Compression 8.8:1
Coolant capacity 17 qts (16.1 L) / 19.5 qts (18.5 L) / 21 qts (19.9 L)
Description International Harvester C263 / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / International Harvester D282 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / International Harvester C-263 / LP gas / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 263 ci (4.3 L) / 282 ci (4.6 L) / 263 ci (4.3 L)
Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Idle RPM 900-1800 / 900-1800
Oil capacity 9 qts (8.5 L) / 9 qts (8.5 L) / 9 qts (8.5 L)
Rated RPM 1800 / 1800 / 1800 (early)
Engine type International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel / International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas
Engine type International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline / International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel / International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas
Fuel tank 23 gal (87.1 L)
Plows 4-5
PTO (claimed) 63.8 hp (47.6 kW)

Transmission

Clutch 279.4mm cerametallic disc
Gears 5 forward and 1 reverse / 10 forward and 2 reverse / infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Transmission Torque Amplifier
Type sliding gear / two-speed power shift / hydrostatic
Description hydrostatic
Transmission type 5-speed sliding gear / 10-speed two-speed power shift
Description hydrostatic
Transmission type 5-speed sliding gear / 10-speed two-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Power steering / Disc brakes
Drive type Two-wheel drive

Hydraulics

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

Hitch

Control lower-link draft sensing
Rear Type II

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540/1000

Electrical

Charging amps 55
Charging system alternator

Dimensions & Tires

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

656 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)
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Clutch housing, right side

International Harvester 656 attachments

Description front-end loader

References

Description Farm Loaders published in 1965, by International Harvester / Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester / Spring 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / Summer-Fall 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester* / Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / Spring 1970 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / Spring 1971 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / 656 published in 1969, by International Harvester / Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1965, by International Harvester / *Publication contains known errors.

Speeds

Description With 16.9-30 rear tires.

Variants

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