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Farmall 560 vs Farmall 656
Verdict: Farmall 560 vs Farmall 656
The Farmall 560 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 59 hp. Farmall 656 is the lighter machine (6,250 kg vs 6,563 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 656 is the newer design (1965 vs 1958). In short: choose the Farmall 656 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 560 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
59 hp
64 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
With 16.6-38 rear tires.Reference
With 15.5-38 rear tires.Reference
Total built
65,982Reference
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Original price
$5,500 (1963)Reference
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Steering
hydrostatic power optionalReference
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Variants
2656
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industrial tractorReference
IH 560
standard-treadReference
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Hi-Clear
high-cropReference
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IH 656
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utility tractorReference
Farmall 656
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row-crop tractorReference
656HC
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high-clearReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
40.9 kWReference
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Plows
5Reference
4-5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
39.6 kWReference
39.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)
44.8 kWReference
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Displacement
4.3 LReference
4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 112 mmReference
90 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dryReference
Compression
8.75:1Reference
8.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
2300 (late)Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
60.6 LReference
64.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
15.1 LReference
19.9 LReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.686 mmReference
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Power at rated engine speed
47.0 kWReference
49.1 kWReference
Max power
32.8 kWReference
37.4 kWReference
Belt power (max)
44.8 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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147.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
hydrostaticReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
44.4 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
47.0 kWReference
49.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
60.6 LReference
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Capacity
60.6 LReference
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Valves
1 to 3Reference
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Pump flow
64.3 lpmReference
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Steering flow
9.5 lpmReference
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Type
partial power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Gasoline PTO (claimed)
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47.6 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)
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45.9 kWReference
Rear valves
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1 or 2Reference
Total flow
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45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1800Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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45.3 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
140.0 LReference
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Diameter
27 cmReference
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Width
271 cmReference
220 cmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
254 cmReference
244 cmReference
Weight
6563 to 6785 poundsReference
6250 to 7230 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-38Reference
15.5-38Reference
Ag front
6.00-20 (Hi-Clear)Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
15.5-38Reference
Length
393 cmReference
386 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
271 cmReference
195 cmReference
Bar rear axle
69 mmReference
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Operating
3077 kgReference
3279 kgReference
Ballasted
4291 kgReference
4188 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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53 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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33 cmReference
Front tread
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40 cmReference
Rear tread
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127 to 243 cmReference
Shipping
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2957 kgReference
Farmall 560 attachments
560 Serial Number Location
560 Serial Numbers
1958
501Reference
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1959
7341Reference
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1960
26914Reference
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1961
36125Reference
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1962
47798Reference
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1963
60278Reference
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Final
66032Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
generatorReference
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Charging amps
20Reference
55Reference
Batteries
2 (diesel)Reference
2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts
6 (diesel)Reference
6 (diesel)Reference
Battery AH
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130 (diesel)Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
19.3 l/hourReference
24.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
3412 kgReference
3441 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
24.6 l/hourReference
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Speeds
Farmall 656 attachments
656 Serial Number Location
656 Serial Numbers
1965
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8501Reference
1966
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15505Reference
1967
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24372Reference
1968
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32007Reference
1969
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38861Reference
1970
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42518Reference
1971
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45497Reference
1972
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47951Reference
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.