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International Harvester 656

Name: International Harvester 656
Brand: International Harvester

International Harvester 656 — Utility tractor · 64 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 656 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 64 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. Manufactured between 1965 and 1973, this model features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The 656 has an operating weight of approximately 5800 to 6100 pounds. It is suitable for operations of 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

Weight

5800 to 6100 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

93 rows

Recorded power

64 hp

Recorded weight

2630 kg

Transmissions

5-speed sliding gear

Production years

1965-1973

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference

Utility tractorReference

Original price was $7,400 in 1973Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

IH 656utility tractorReference

2656industrial tractorReference

Farmall 656row-crop tractorReference

656HChigh-clearReference

Engine

International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasolineReference

International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gasReference

Fuel tank87.1 LReference

Plows4-5Reference

International Harvester C263Reference

gasolineReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke90 x 112 mmReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Rated RPM1800Reference

Idle RPM900-1800Reference

Oil capacity8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity16.1 LReference

International Harvester D282Reference

dieselReference

Displacement4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke94 x 112 mmReference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Coolant capacity18.5 LReference

International Harvester C-263Reference

LP gasReference

Bore/Stroke90 x 112 mmReference

Compression8.8:1Reference

Rated RPM1800 (early)Reference

Rated RPM2300 (late)Reference

Coolant capacity19.9 LReference

Transmission

5-speed sliding gearReference

10-speed two-speed power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Typesliding gearReference

Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch279.4mm cerametallic discReference

TransmissionTorque AmplifierReference

Typetwo-speed power shiftReference

Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference

TypehydrostaticReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)47.6 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Valves0 to 2Reference

Pump flow45.4 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controllower-link draft sensingReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase203 cmReference

Weight5800 to 6100 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-38Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear16.9-38Reference

Ag front6.00-16 (Hi-Clear)Reference

Ag rear15.5-38 (Hi-Clear)Reference

Length386 cmReference

Width187 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)157 cmReference

Height (hood)142 cmReference

Gas Shipping weight2630 kgReference

Diesel Shipping weight2766 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)48 cmReference

Bar rear axle69 mmReference

Front tread137 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread137 to 198 cmReference

International Harvester 656 attachments

front-end loaderReference

656 Serial Numbers

Location:Clutch housing, right sideReference

19667501 (IH)Reference

19677842 (IH)Reference

19689929 (IH)Reference

196911802 (IH)Reference

197013353 (IH)Reference

197114194 (IH)Reference

197214952 (IH)Reference

197315746 (IH)Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps55Reference

Attachment overview

International Harvester 1701 loaderReference

International Harvester 2000 loaderReference

Speeds

With 16.9-30 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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