Tractor · 1965Unverified
Farmall 656
Farmall 656 — Row-Crop tractor · 64 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
64 hp
Max power
39.7 kW
Weight
6250 to 7230 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFarmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Independent mechanical disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
IH 656utility tractorReference
2656industrial tractorReference
Farmall 656row-crop tractorReference
656HChigh-clearReference
Engine
International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasolineReference
International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gasReference
Fuel tank124.9 LReference
Fuel tank147.6 LReference
Plows4-5Reference
Drawbar (tested)39.7 kWReference
International Harvester D-282Reference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke94 x 112 mmReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression17.6:1Reference
Rated RPM1800 (early)Reference
Rated RPM2300 (later)Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity20.3 LReference
International Harvester C-263Reference
gasolineReference
Displacement4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke90 x 112 mmReference
Compression7.6:1Reference
Rated RPM1800Reference
Coolant capacity19.4 LReference
LP gasReference
Compression8.8:1Reference
Rated RPM2300 (late)Reference
Coolant capacity19.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed47.6 kWReference
Max power39.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed45.9 kWReference
Max power39.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed49.3 kWReference
Max power37.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed49.1 kWReference
Max power37.4 kWReference
Transmission
5-speedReference
10-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TransmissiongearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity64.4 LReference
TransmissionTorque AmplifierReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
TransmissionhydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gasoline PTO (claimed)47.6 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)45.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)49.3 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Rear valves1 or 2Reference
Total flow45.4 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
TypeIH Fast HitchReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Engine RPM1000@1800Reference
Power at rated PTO speed46.4 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed45.3 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase244 cmReference
Weight6250 to 7230 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire15.5-38Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Length386 cmReference
Width220 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)195 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)53 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)33 cmReference
Front tread20 cmReference
Front tread40 cmReference
Rear tread127 to 243 cmReference
Shipping2835 kgReference
Shipping2916 kgReference
Shipping2957 kgReference
Operating3279 kgReference
Ballasted4188 kgReference
Farmall 656 attachments
front-end loaderReference
656 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the right side of the Farmall 656 clutch housing.Reference
656 Serial Numbers
19658501Reference
196615505Reference
196724372Reference
196832007Reference
196938861Reference
197042518Reference
197145497Reference
197247951Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Charging amps55Reference
Batteries1 (gas/LP)Reference
Batteries2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts12 (gas/LP)Reference
Battery volts6 (diesel)Reference
Battery AH50 (gas)Reference
Battery AH60 (LP)Reference
Battery AH130 (diesel)Reference
Attachment overview
International Harvester 1701 loaderReference
International Harvester 2001 loaderReference
International Harvester 2000 loaderReference
Test results
NTTL 909: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WDReference
NTTL 912: diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDReference
NTTL 967: diesel hydrostatic 2WDReference
NTTL 968: gasoline hydrostatic 2WDReference
Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WDSeptember 9 - 17, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 909 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use19.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.Reference
Max pull3395 kgReference
Gear 2-TA used for pull test.Reference
Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDSeptember 16 - 23, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 912 fileReference
Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use15.9 l/hourReference
Max pull3402 kgReference
Diesel hydrostatic 2WDOctober 31 - November 29, 1967Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 967 fileReference
Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use18.9 l/hourReference
Gear 4 mph used for power test.Reference
Max pull3428 kgReference
Gear 2.5 mph used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline hydrostatic 2WDOctober 31 - November 29, 1967Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 968 fileReference
Fuel use23.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use21.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use24.2 l/hourReference
Max pull3441 kgReference
Gear 2.3 mph used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 15.5-38 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.