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Farmall 656 vs Farmall 756
Verdict: Farmall 656 vs Farmall 756
The Farmall 656 and the Farmall 756 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 756 leads on rated power with 76 hp against 64 hp. Farmall 756 is the lighter machine (3,787 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 756 is the newer design (1967 vs 1965). In short: choose the Farmall 756 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 656 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
64 hp
76 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 15.5-38 rear tires.Reference
The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a power shift from direct drive (DD) to a lower speed for every gear and range.Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
2656
industrial tractorReference
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IH 656
utility tractorReference
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Farmall 656
row-crop tractorReference
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656HC
high-clearReference
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IH 756
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standard chassisReference
Farmall 756
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row-crop chassisReference
756 Custom
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economy modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
147.6 LReference
147.6 LReference
Plows
4-5Reference
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Drawbar (tested)
39.7 kWReference
50.3 kWReference
Displacement
4.3 LReference
4.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 112 mmReference
95 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dual dry elementsReference
Compression
8.8:1Reference
7.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300 (late)Reference
2300Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
64.4 LReference
64.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
19.9 LReference
19.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
49.1 kWReference
57.1 kWReference
Max power
37.4 kWReference
49.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
—
50.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
Torque AmplifierReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
—
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gasoline PTO (claimed)
47.6 kWReference
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Diesel PTO (claimed)
45.9 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
49.3 kWReference
57.1 kWReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Rear valves
1 or 2Reference
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Total flow
45.4 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
2Reference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1800Reference
1000@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
45.3 kWReference
53.5 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
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57.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
244 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
6250 to 7230 poundsReference
3787 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
15.5-38Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
15.5-38Reference
Length
386 cmReference
416 cmReference
Width
220 cmReference
233 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
195 cmReference
208 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
33 cmReference
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Front tread
40 cmReference
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Rear tread
127 to 243 cmReference
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Shipping
2957 kgReference
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Operating
3279 kgReference
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Ballasted
4188 kgReference
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Shipping weight
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3787 kgReference
Farmall 656 attachments
656 Serial Number Location
656 Serial Numbers
1965
8501Reference
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1966
15505Reference
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1967
24372Reference
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1968
32007Reference
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1969
38861Reference
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1970
42518Reference
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1971
45497Reference
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1972
47951Reference
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Electrical
Charging amps
55Reference
55Reference
Batteries
2 (diesel)Reference
2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts
6 (diesel)Reference
6 (diesel)Reference
Battery AH
130 (diesel)Reference
130 (diesel)Reference
Charging system
—
alternatorReference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
24.2 l/hourReference
22.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
3441 kgReference
3804 kgReference
Speeds
Farmall 756 attachments
756 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Clutch housing, left side.Reference
1967 (Farmall)
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7501Reference
1968 (Farmall)
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9904Reference
1969 (Farmall)
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14125Reference
1970 (Farmall)
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17832Reference
1971 (Farmall)
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18374Reference
1967 (IH)
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7501Reference
1968 (IH)
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7672Reference
1969 (IH)
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8164Reference
1970 (IH)
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8284Reference
1971 (IH)
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8427Reference
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.