farmall 656
 | 1965 - 1973
Row-Crop tractor | 1965 - 1973 | Row-Crop tractor |
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1965 - 1973 | |||
Row-Crop tractor | |||
1965 - 1973 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Variants | |
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IH 656 | utility tractor |
2656 | industrial tractor |
Farmall 656 | row-crop tractor |
656HC | high-clear |
Farmall 656 Engines | |
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International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas | |
Fuel tank | 33 gal (gas/diesel)
124.9 L |
| 39 gal (LP gas)
147.6 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Farmall 656 Transmissions | |
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5-speed | |
10-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Farmall 656 Power | |
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Gasoline PTO (claimed) | 63.8 hp
47.6 kW |
Diesel PTO (claimed) | 61.5 hp
45.9 kW |
Plows | 4-5 |
Drawbar (tested) | 53.23 hp
39.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 66.06 hp
49.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Independent mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Farmall 656 photos...  |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
Total flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Type | IH Fast Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@1800 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 96.3 inches
244 cm |
Weight | 6250 to 7230 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Farmall 656 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
656 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the right side of the Farmall 656 clutch housing. |
656 Serial Numbers | |
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1965 | 8501 |
1966 | 15505 |
1967 | 24372 |
1968 | 32007 |
1969 | 38861 |
1970 | 42518 |
1971 | 45497 |
1972 | 47951 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Charging amps | 55 |
Batteries | 1 (gas/LP) |
| 2 (diesel) |
Battery volts | 12 (gas/LP) |
| 6 (diesel) |
Battery AH | 50 (gas) |
| 60 (LP) |
| 130 (diesel) |
References | |
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Farm Loaders published in 1965, by International Harvester | |
Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester | |
Spring 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Summer-Fall 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester* | |
Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Spring 1970 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Spring 1971 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
McCormick Farmall 656 Tractor published by International Harvester | |
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1965, by International Harvester | |
*Publication contains known errors. |