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Tractor · 1965Unverified

Farmall 656

Name: Farmall 656
Brand: Farmall

Farmall 656 — Row-Crop tractor · 64 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Farmall 656 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 64 hp, positioning it within the lighter categories of its class. It was manufactured between 1965 and 1973. Equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive system with hydrostatic transmission, the tractor has a listed operating weight of 6250 to 7230 pounds. It is suitable for operations spanning up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

144 rows

Recorded power

64 hp

Transmissions

5-speed

Production years

1965-1973

Verified variants

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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.

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