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    Farmall 656

    Farmall 656 tractor photo
    Production years:1965 - 1973
    Tractor type:Farm/Agricultural tractor




     

    Production:

    Manufacturer:International Harvester
    Factory:-unknown-
    Total built:-unknown-
    Original price:-unknown-
     

    Variants:

    IH 656:utility tractor
     

    Capacity:

    Fuel:33 gal [124.9 L] (gas/diesel)
    39 gal [147.6 L] (LP gas)
     

    Rear Hitch:

    Type:IH Fast Hitch
    Rear lift:-unknown-
     

    3-Point Hitch:

    Rear Type:2/1
     

    Power Take-off (PTO):

    Rear PTO:independent
    Rear RPMs:540/1000
     

    656 Serial Numbers:

    Location:Clutch housing, right side
    1965: 8501
    1966: 15505
    1967: 24372
    1968: 32007
    1969: 38861
    1970: 42518
    1971: 45497
    1972: 47951

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    Farmall 656 Power:

    Drawbar (claimed):54 hp [40.3 kW]
    PTO (claimed):60 hp [44.7 kW]
    Plows:4-5
    Drawbar (tested):53.23 hp [39.7 kW]
    PTO (tested):66.06 hp [49.3 kW]
     

    Mechanical:

    Chassis:4x2 2WD
    Steering:hydrostatic power
    Brakes:independent mechanical disc
     

    Hydraulics:

    Type:-unknown-
    Capacity:-unknown-
    Pressure:-unknown-
    Total flow:12 gpm [45.4 lpm]
     

    Electrical:

    Ground:-unknown-
    Alternator amps:25
     

    Battery:

    Number:1 (gas/LP)
    2 (diesel)
    Cold-cranking amps:-unknown-
    Volts:12 (gas/LP)
    6 (diesel)
    Amp-hours:50 (gas)
    60 (LP)
    130 (diesel)
     
    Farmall 656 tractor photo
    Farmall 656 tractor photo
     
     

    Dimensions:

    Weight:6,250 lbs [2835 kg] (gasoline shipping)
    6,430 lbs [2916 kg] (LP gas shipping)
    6,520 lbs [2957 kg] (diesel shipping)
    7,230 lbs [3279 kg] (diesel operating)
    9,235 lbs [4188 kg] (ballasted)
    Wheelbase:96 inches [243 cm]
    Length:152 inches [386 cm]
    Width:87 inches [220 cm]
    Height:77 inches [195 cm] (steering wheel)
    Ground clearance:13 inches [33 cm] (drawbar)
    21 inches [53 cm] (front axle)
    2WD turn radius:9.7 feet [3.0 m]
    9.2 feet [2.8 m] (with brakes)
     

    Farmall 656 Tires:

    Ag front:6.00-16
    Ag rear:15.5-38
     

    Engine:

    Manufacturer:International Harvester
    Model:D-282
    Fuel:diesel
    Cylinders:6
    Valves:-unknown-
    Bore/Stroke:3.6875x4.39 inches [94 x 112 mm]
    Displacement:282 ci [4.6 L]
    Cooling:liquid
    Coolant:21.5 qts [20.3 L]
    Air cleaner:dry
    Compression:17.6:1
    Rated RPMs:1800 (early)
    2300 (later)
    Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
    Starter type:-unknown-
    Oil capacity:9 qts [8.5 L]
     

    Engine:

    Manufacturer:International Harvester
    Model:C-263
    Fuel:gasoline
    Cylinders:6
    Valves:-unknown-
    Bore/Stroke:3.5625x4.39 inches [90 x 112 mm]
    Displacement:263 ci [4.3 L]
    Cooling:liquid
    Coolant:20.5 qts [19.4 L]
    Air cleaner:dry
    Compression:7.6:1
    Rated RPMs:1800
    Starter type:-unknown-
    Oil capacity:9 qts [8.5 L]
     

    Engine:

    Manufacturer:International Harvester
    Model:C-263
    Fuel:LP gas
    Cylinders:6
    Valves:-unknown-
    Bore/Stroke:3.5625x4.39 inches [90 x 112 mm]
    Displacement:263 ci [4.3 L]
    Cooling:liquid
    Coolant:21 qts [19.9 L]
    Air cleaner:dry
    Compression:8.8:1
    Rated RPMs:1800 (early)
    2300 (late)
    Starter type:-unknown-
    Oil capacity:9 qts [8.5 L]
     

    Transmission:

    Transmission:gear
    Forward:5
    Reverse:1
    Oil capacity:68 qts [64.4 L]
    Speeds:With 15.5-38 rear tires.

    Gear1800 rpm
    12.5mph [4.0kph]
    24mph [6.4kph]
    35mph [8.0kph]
    47mph [11.3kph]
    515.75mph [25.3kph]
    R2.75mph [4.4kph]

     

    Transmission:

    Transmission:Torque Amplifier
    Forward:10
    Reverse:2
    Oil capacity:68 qts [64.4 L]
    Speeds:With 15.5-38 rear tires.

    Gear1800 rpm
    1-TA1.75mph [2.8kph]
    1-DD2.5mph [4.0kph]
    2-TA2.75mph [4.4kph]
    2-DD4mph [6.4kph]
    3-TA3.25mph [5.2kph]
    3-DD5mph [8.0kph]
    4-TA4.75mph [7.6kph]
    4-DD7mph [11.3kph]
    5-TA10.75mph [17.3kph]
    5-DD15.75mph [25.3kph]
    R-TA2mph [3.2kph]
    R-DD2.75mph [4.4kph]

     

    Transmission:

    Transmission:hydrostatic
    Forward:infinite (2-range)
    Reverse:infinite (2-range)
    Oil capacity:-unknown-
    Speeds:
    Gear1800 rpm
    Lo-Max7.75mph [12.5kph]
    Hi-Max21mph [33.8kph]

     

    Nebraska Tractor Test 909:

    Test Date:September 9 - 17, 1965
    Type:Torque Amplifier
    Engine:gasoline
    PTO power (rated engine speed):63.85 hp [47.6 kW]
    PTO fuel use (engine speed):5.2 gal/hour [19.7 l/hour]
    Drawbar power (max):53.23 hp [39.7 kW]
    Drawbar fuel use (max):5.2 gal/hour [19.7 l/hour]
     

    Nebraska Tractor Test 912:

    Test Date:September 16 - 23, 1965
    Type:Torque Amplifier
    Engine:diesel
    PTO power (rated engine speed):61.52 hp [45.9 kW]
    PTO fuel use (engine speed):4.3 gal/hour [16.3 l/hour]
    Drawbar power (max):52.98 hp [39.5 kW]
    Drawbar fuel use (max):4.2 gal/hour [15.9 l/hour]
     

    Nebraska Tractor Test 967:

    Test Date:October 31 - November 29, 1967
    Type:hydrostatic
    Engine:diesel
    PTO power (rated engine speed):66.06 hp [49.3 kW]
    PTO fuel use (engine speed):5.4 gal/hour [20.4 l/hour]
    PTO power (rated PTO speed):62.18 hp [46.4 kW]
    PTO fuel use (PTO speed):5.0 gal/hour [18.9 l/hour]
    Drawbar power (max):50.50 hp [37.7 kW]
    Drawbar fuel use (max):5.4 gal/hour [20.4 l/hour]
     

    Nebraska Tractor Test 968:

    Test Date:October 31 - November 29, 1967
    Type:hydrostatic
    Engine:gasoline
    PTO power (rated engine speed):65.8 hp [49.1 kW]
    PTO fuel use (engine speed):6.3 gal/hour [23.8 l/hour]
    PTO power (rated PTO speed):60.81 hp [45.3 kW]
    PTO fuel use (PTO speed):5.6 gal/hour [21.2 l/hour]
    Drawbar power (max):50.09 hp [37.4 kW]
    Drawbar fuel use (max):6.4 gal/hour [24.2 l/hour]
     

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