Compare/International Harvester 260A vs International Harvester 2656

International Harvester 260A vs International Harvester 2656

Verdict: International Harvester 260A vs International Harvester 2656

The International Harvester 260A and the International Harvester 2656 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 2656 leads on rated power with 75 hp against 74 hp. International Harvester 2656 is the lighter machine (5,800 kg vs 7,972 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 260A is the newer design (1978 vs 1965). In short: choose the International Harvester 2656 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 260A if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

74 hp

75 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 16.9-30 rear tires. Optional high-speed first and reverse are about 1 MPH faster.Reference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

55.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

94 x 112 mmReference

Power

55.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.5 LReference

64.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

20.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

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55.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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55.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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17.6:1Reference

Idle RPM

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900-1800Reference

Torque

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301.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Torque AmplifierReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

85.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

70.0 LReference

64.3 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Capacity

70.0 LReference

64.3 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Gear Pump flow

113.6 lpmReference

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Hydro Pump flow

106.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

1000Reference

Gas PTO (claimed)

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47.6 kWReference

Diesel PTO (claimed)

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45.9 kWReference

Pump flow

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45.4 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

7972 to 12000 poundsReference

5800 to 6100 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

11L-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

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Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

16.9-30Reference

Length

711 cmReference

386 cmReference

Width

205 cmReference

187 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

271 cmReference

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Shipping

5443 kgReference

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Max front axle

5443 kgReference

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Max rear axle

6350 kgReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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157 cmReference

Gas Shipping weight

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2630 kgReference

Diesel Shipping weight

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2766 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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35 cmReference

Rear axle

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79 mmReference

Front tread

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142 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 203 cmReference

International Harvester 260A attachments

260A Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Diesel Batteries

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2Reference

Gasoline Batteries

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1Reference

Diesel Battery volts

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6Reference

Gasoline Battery volts

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12Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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130Reference

Gasoline Battery AH

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50Reference

Attachment overview

International Backhoe

Backhoe type

International BackhoeReference

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Transport height

398 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

426 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

548 cmReference

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Loading height

393 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

179°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

4626 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

2783 kgReference

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Variants

2656

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industrial tractorReference

IH 656

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utility tractorReference

Farmall 656

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row-crop tractorReference

Speeds

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.