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Head to head · Row Crop
Farmall 656 vs New Holland TL90A

New HollandModel B
New Holland TL90A
Utility
- power
- 91 hp
- displacement
- 273 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
FarmallFarmall 656
vs
New HollandNew Holland TL90A
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ TL90A higher · +28 hp (+44%)65663 hp
TL90A91 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
656 is in the 9th percentile; TL90A is in the 19th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ TL90A higher · +10 ci (+4%)656263 ci
TL90A273 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
656 is in the 19th percentile; TL90A is in the 23rd · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 656 higher · +2 (+50%)6566
TL90A4
Median Row Crop Tractor6
656 is in the 50th percentile; TL90A is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ TL90A higher · +19 (+380%)6565
TL90A24
Median Row Crop Tractor16
656 is in the 7th percentile; TL90A is in the 81st · 1,200 models
656 (A)TL90A (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall 656 | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | New Holland | — |
| Model | 656 | TL90A | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall 656 | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | CNH, NEF | — |
| Model | C-263 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 63hp | 91hp | ▲ TL90A+28 hp · +44% |
| Rated RPM | 1,800RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ TL90A+700 RPM · +39% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 656+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 263ci | 273ci | ▲ TL90A+10 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 4.1in | ▲ TL90A+0.6 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 5.2in | ▲ TL90A+0.8 in · +18% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall 656 | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Synchro Command | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall 656 | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 152in | 172in | ▲ TL90A+20 in · +13% |
| Width | 86.6in | 79.2in | ▲ 656+7.4 in · +9% |
| Height | 76.8in | 96.6in | ▲ TL90A+19.8 in · +26% |
| Operating Weight | 7,230lb | 8,488lb | ▲ TL90A+1,258 lb · +17% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall 656 | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall 656 | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall 656 | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | IH Fast Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 5,743lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall 656 | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Independent Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall 656 | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall 656 | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.1gal | 3.2gal | ▲ 656+1.9 gal · +59% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall 656 | New Holland TL90A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 19th percentile (91 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 19th percentile (263 ci)B · 23rd percentile (273 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 7th percentile (5)B · 81st percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 16th percentile (7,230 lb)B · 23rd percentile (8,488 lb)
A · 656B · TL90AMedian Row Crop Tractor