Compare/International Harvester 2656 vs International Harvester TD9-424

International Harvester 2656 vs International Harvester TD9-424

Verdict: International Harvester 2656 vs International Harvester TD9-424

The International Harvester 2656 and the International Harvester TD9-424 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 71 hp. International Harvester 2656 is the lighter machine (5,800 kg vs 8,690 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 2656 is the newer design (1965 vs 1956). In short: choose the International Harvester 2656 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester TD9-424 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

75 hp

71 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

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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Engine

Engine (gross)

55.9 kWReference

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Displacement

4.6 LReference

5.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 112 mmReference

114 x 140 mmReference

Power (gross)

55.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Compression

17.6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

1650Reference

Idle RPM

900-1800Reference

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Torque

301.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

64.4 LReference

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

20.3 LReference

45.4 LReference

Engine (net)

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52.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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52.9 kWReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

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Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gas PTO (claimed)

47.6 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

45.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

64.3 LReference

87.1 LReference

Type

gearReference

open centerReference

Capacity

64.3 LReference

87.1 LReference

Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

330mm discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

85.9 LReference

124.9 LReference

Aux. fuel

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2.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

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Weight

5800 to 6100 poundsReference

8690 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

386 cmReference

424 cmReference

Width

187 cmReference

38 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

157 cmReference

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Gas Shipping weight

2630 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping weight

2766 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

45 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

35 cmReference

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Rear axle

79 mmReference

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Front tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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Height

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182 cmReference

Operating weight

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8690 kgReference

Ground clearance

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22 cmReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Diesel Batteries

2Reference

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Gasoline Batteries

1Reference

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Diesel Battery volts

6Reference

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Gasoline Battery volts

12Reference

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Diesel Battery AH

130Reference

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Gasoline Battery AH

50Reference

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Speeds

International Harvester TD9-424 attachments

International Harvester TD9-424 Tracks

Length on ground

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184 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.4 m²Reference

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.