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Farmall 544 vs Farmall 656

Verdict: Farmall 544 vs Farmall 656

The Farmall 544 and the Farmall 656 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 656 leads on rated power with 64 hp against 53 hp. Farmall 544 is the lighter machine (6,100 kg vs 6,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 656 holds more fuel (124.9 L vs 87.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall 544 is the newer design (1968 vs 1965). In short: choose the Farmall 656 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 544 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Farmall 544 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall 656 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
53 hp
64 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference
With 15.5-38 rear tires.Reference
Variants
2544
industrial tractorReference
2656
industrial tractorReference
IH 544
utility tractorReference
IH 656
utility tractorReference
Farmall 656
row-crop tractorReference
656HC
high-clearReference
Engine
Diesel Fuel tank
87.1 LReference
Gasoline Fuel tank
124.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
33.9 kWReference
Plows
4 (16-inch)Reference
4-5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
33.4 kWReference
39.7 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 112 mmReference
90 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
7.6:1Reference
8.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300 (late)Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
75.7 LReference
64.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
19.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
41.4 kWReference
49.1 kWReference
Max power
31.0 kWReference
37.4 kWReference
Fuel tank
147.6 LReference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
hydrostaticReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
41.4 kWReference
49.3 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
37.3 kWReference
45.3 kWReference
Gasoline PTO (claimed)
47.6 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)
45.9 kWReference
Rear valves
1 or 2Reference
Total flow
45.4 lpmReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Engine RPM
1000@1800Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
228 cmReference
244 cmReference
Weight
6100 to 7195 poundsReference
6250 to 7230 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-38Reference
15.5-38Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
15.5-38Reference
Length
373 cmReference
386 cmReference
Width
220 cmReference
220 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
195 cmReference
195 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
Gasoline Shipping
2766 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
2857 kgReference
Operating
3263 kgReference
3279 kgReference
Ballasted
3769 kgReference
4188 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
33 cmReference
Front tread
40 cmReference
Rear tread
127 to 243 cmReference
Shipping
2957 kgReference
Farmall 544 attachments
544 Serial Number Location
544 Serial Numbers
1968
10250Reference
32007Reference
1969
12541Reference
38861Reference
1970
13585Reference
42518Reference
1971
14507Reference
45497Reference
1972
15262Reference
47951Reference
1973
15738Reference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
55Reference
Gasoline Batteries
1Reference
Diesel Batteries
2Reference
Gasoline Battery volts
12Reference
Diesel Battery volts
6Reference
Gasoline Battery AH
50Reference
Diesel Battery AH
135Reference
Batteries
2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts
6 (diesel)Reference
Battery AH
130 (diesel)Reference
Test results
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
24.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
2984 kgReference
3441 kgReference
Speeds
Farmall 656 attachments
656 Serial Number Location
656 Serial Numbers
1965
8501Reference
1966
15505Reference
1967
24372Reference
Attachment overview

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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