International Harvester 656

The International Harvester 656 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 263 ci 4.3 L engine. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 5800 to 6100 pounds.

Overview

	1965 - 1973 Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	International Harvester
Utility tractor
Original price was $7,400 in 1973

Variants
IH 656	utility tractor
2656	industrial tractor
Farmall 656	row-crop tractor
656HC	high-clear

International Harvester 656 Power
PTO (claimed)	63.8 hp 47.6 kW
Plows	4-5

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	0 to 2
Pump flow	12 gpm 45.4 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	lower-link draft sensing

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	80 inches 203 cm
Weight	5800 to 6100 pounds
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	16.9-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55

References
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
656 published in 1969, by International Harvester
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1965, by International Harvester
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel
International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 263 ci / 4.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	International Harvester C263
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	263 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.5625x4.3906 inches 90 x 112 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Rated RPM	1800
Idle RPM	900-1800
Oil capacity	9 qts 8.5 L
Coolant capacity	17 qts 16.1 L

Engine Detail — 282 ci / 4.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	International Harvester D282
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	282 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.6875x4.39 inches 94 x 112 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Rated RPM	1800
Idle RPM	900-1800
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity	9 qts 8.5 L
Coolant capacity	19.5 qts 18.5 L

Engine Detail — 263 ci / 4.3 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	International Harvester C-263
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	263 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.5625x4.39 inches 90 x 112 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	8.8:1
Rated RPM	1800 (early)
	2300 (late)
Oil capacity	9 qts 8.5 L
Coolant capacity	21 qts 19.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
5-speed sliding gear
10-speed two-speed power shift
hydrostatic

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear

Type	sliding gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	279.4mm cerametallic disc

Transmission — Torque Amplifier

Transmission	Torque Amplifier
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
With 16.9-30 rear tires.

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic

Type	hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (2-range)

Dimensions

International Harvester 656 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	16.9-38
Ag front	6.00-16 (Hi-Clear)
Ag rear	15.5-38 (Hi-Clear)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	80 inches 203 cm
Length	152 inches 386 cm
Width	74 inches 187 cm
Height (steering wheel)	62 inches 157 cm
Height (hood)	56 inches 142 cm
Gas Shipping weight	5800 lbs 2630 kg
Diesel Shipping weight	6100 lbs 2766 kg
Clearance (front axle)	19 inches 48 cm
Front tread	54 to 84 inches 137 to 213 cm
Rear tread	54 to 78 inches 137 to 198 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
International Harvester 1701 loader
International Harvester 2000 loader

Photos

International 656 row-crop, left side

International 656 utility, right side

International 656 Hi-Clear.

International 656 Hi-Clear.

International 656 Hi-Clear.

International 656 Hi-Clear.