international harvester 656
![]() | 1965 - 1973
Utility tractor | 1965 - 1973 | Utility tractor |
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1965 - 1973 | |||
Utility tractor | |||
1965 - 1973 | |
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Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Utility tractor | |
Original price was $7,400 in 1973 | |
Variants | |
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IH 656 | utility tractor |
2656 | industrial tractor |
Farmall 656 | row-crop tractor |
656HC | high-clear |
International Harvester 656 Engines | |
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International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas | |
Fuel tank | 23 gal
87.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
International Harvester 656 Transmissions | |
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5-speed sliding gear | |
10-speed two-speed power shift | |
hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 656 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 63.8 hp
47.6 kW |
Plows | 4-5 |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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International Harvester 656 photos... |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Valves | 0 to 2 |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | lower-link draft sensing |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Weight | 5800 to 6100 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
International Harvester 656 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... |
656 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Clutch housing, right side |
1966 | 7501 (IH) |
1967 | 7842 (IH) |
1968 | 9929 (IH) |
1969 | 11802 (IH) |
1970 | 13353 (IH) |
1971 | 14194 (IH) |
1972 | 14952 (IH) |
1973 | 15746 (IH) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
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 | |
656 published in 1969, by International Harvester | |
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1965, by International Harvester | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
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