Farmall 656: all source data

All 110 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
Manufacturer	Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
(no label)	Row-Crop tractor
(no label)	Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Engine
(no label)	International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel
(no label)	International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline
(no label)	International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas
Fuel tank	33 gal (gas/diesel) \| 124.9 L
Fuel tank	39 gal (LP gas) \| 147.6 L

Transmission
(no label)	5-speed
(no label)	10-speed two-speed power shift

Power
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

Mechanical
(no label)	Two-wheel drive
(no label)	Power steering
(no label)	Independent mechanical disc brakes
(no label)	Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Rear valves	1 or 2
Total flow	12 gpm \| 45.4 lpm

Hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position and draft control
Type	IH Fast Hitch

Pto
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000
Engine RPM	1000@1800

Dimensions
Wheelbase	96.3 inches \| 244 cm
Weight	6250 to 7230 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	15.5-38

Serial location
(no label)	Serial number plate on the right side of the Farmall 656 clutch housing.

Electrical
Charging amps	55
Batteries	1 (gas/LP)
Batteries	2 (diesel)
Battery volts	12 (gas/LP)
Battery volts	6 (diesel)
Battery AH	50 (gas)
Battery AH	60 (LP)
Battery AH	130 (diesel)

Engine

Engine options
(no label)	International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel
(no label)	International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline
(no label)	International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl LP gas

Engine detail
(no label)	International Harvester D-282
(no label)	diesel
(no label)	6-cylinder
(no label)	liquid-cooled
Displacement	282 ci \| 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.6875x4.39 inches \| 94 x 112 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	17.6:1
Rated RPM	1800 (early)
Rated RPM	2300 (later)
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	9 qts \| 8.5 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)	21.5 qts \| 20.3 L
(no label)	International Harvester C-263
(no label)	gasoline
(no label)	6-cylinder
(no label)	liquid-cooled
Displacement	263 ci \| 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.5625x4.39 inches \| 90 x 112 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	7.6:1
Rated RPM	1800
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	9 qts \| 8.5 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)	20.5 qts \| 19.4 L
(no label)	International Harvester C-263
(no label)	LP gas
(no label)	6-cylinder
(no label)	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)
Rated RPM	2300 (late)
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	9 qts \| 8.5 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)	21 qts \| 19.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)	5-speed
(no label)	10-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission
Transmission	gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity	68 qts \| 64.4 L
Transmission	Torque Amplifier
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	68 qts \| 64.4 L
Transmission	hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (2-range)

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	15.5-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	96.3 inches \| 244 cm
Length	152 inches \| 386 cm
Width	87 inches \| 220 cm
Height (steering wheel)	77 inches \| 195 cm
Clearance (front axle)	21 inches \| 53 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	13 inches \| 33 cm
Front tread	8 inches \| 20 cm
Front tread	16 inches \| 40 cm
Rear tread	50 to 96 inches \| 127 to 243 cm

Weight
Shipping	6250 lbs (gasoline) \| 2835 kg
Shipping	6430 lbs (LP gas) \| 2916 kg
Shipping	6520 lbs (diesel) \| 2957 kg
Operating	7,230 lbs (diesel) \| 3279 kg
Ballasted	9,235 lbs \| 4188 kg