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International Harvester 656 vs International Harvester TD-8 82 Series

Verdict: International Harvester 656 vs International Harvester TD-8 82 Series

The International Harvester 656 and the International Harvester TD-8 82 Series are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 656 leads on rated power with 64 hp against 63 hp. International Harvester TD-8 82 Series is the lighter machine (5,216 kg vs 5,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester TD-8 82 Series holds more fuel (115.8 L vs 87.1 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester TD-8 82 Series is the newer design (1966 vs 1965). In short: choose the International Harvester 656 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester TD-8 82 Series 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
International Harvester 656 Tractor
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester TD-8 82 Series Tractor
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
64 hp
63 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
2432Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Variants
2656
industrial tractorReference
IH 656
utility tractorReference
Farmall 656
row-crop tractorReference
656HC
high-clearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
87.1 LReference
115.8 LReference
Plows
4-5Reference
Displacement
4.6 LReference
4.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 112 mmReference
105 x 133 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Rated RPM
2300 (late)Reference
1600Reference
Idle RPM
900-1800Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
13.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
19.9 LReference
24.4 LReference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Compression
8.8:1Reference
Engine (gross)
46.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
43.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
38.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
41.5 kWReference
Power (net)
43.3 kWReference
Power (gross)
46.6 kWReference
Torque
298.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm cerametallic discReference
330mm dry discReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
47.6 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
Weight
5800 to 6100 poundsReference
5216 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-38Reference
Ag front
6.00-16 (Hi-Clear)Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38 (Hi-Clear)Reference
Length
386 cmReference
294 cmReference
Width
187 cmReference
172 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
157 cmReference
Height (hood)
142 cmReference
Gas Shipping weight
2630 kgReference
Diesel Shipping weight
2766 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
48 cmReference
Bar rear axle
69 mmReference
Front tread
137 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
137 to 198 cmReference
Height
171 cmReference
Operating weight
5216 kgReference
Ground clearance
21 cmReference
Gauge
137 cmReference
International Harvester 656 attachments
656 Serial Numbers
1966
7501 (IH)Reference
3794Reference
1967
7842 (IH)Reference
4127Reference
1968
9929 (IH)Reference
4404Reference
1969
11802 (IH)Reference
4752Reference
1970
13353 (IH)Reference
5011Reference
1971
14194 (IH)Reference
5290Reference
1972
14952 (IH)Reference
5386Reference
1973
15746 (IH)Reference
5540Reference
Location:
Clutch housing, right sideReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
Attachment overview
Speeds
TD-8 Serial Numbers
1974
5850Reference
1975
6130Reference
Final
6226Reference
International Harvester TD-8 Tracks
Length on ground
161 cmReference
Area on ground
1.1 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.

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