International Harvester 656

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The International Harvester 656 is a two-wheel drive utility tractor that was produced by International Harvester from 1965 to 1973. It offers a selection of engines, including a 4.3 L gasoline/LP-gas six-cylinder engine (C-263) and a 4.6 L six-cylinder diesel engine (D282), each with a rated power output of 63 horsepower and a rated RPM of 1800. The 656 can be equipped with several transmission options, including sliding gear with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears, a two-speed power shift with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears, and a hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse (2-range) speeds. The tractor's open operator station and various wheel configurations, coupled with its Category II three-point hitch and independent PTO, underline its versatility in a range of tasks, from farming to industrial work.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 63

Transmission: Sliding gear / Two-speed power shift / Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6100 (highest available)

Fuel Type: Gasoline / Diesel

International Harvester 656 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 59% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 48% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Model
C-263 / D282
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Gasoline / Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
263 / 282
Bore (in)
3.54 / 3.7
Stroke (in)
4.41
Rated RPM
1800
Power Output (hp)
63

Transmission

Type
Sliding gear / Two-speed power shift / Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
10 (highest available)
Reverse Gears
2 (highest available)
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
152
Width (in)
74
Height (in)
62 (steering wheel) / 56 (hood)
Operating Weight (lb)
6100 (highest available)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
-
Coolant Capacity (qts)
20.5 (gasoline) / 19.5 (diesel)
Front Tire Diameter (in)
16
Front Tire Width (in)
7.5
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
38
Rear Tire Width (in)
16.9 / 15.5
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year
1973
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category
II
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Open center

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