International Harvester 656 utility tractor: review and specs

The International Harvester 656 is a 2WD utility tractor from manufactured by International Harvester from 1965 to 1973.

The IH 656 is equipped with one of two engines: a 4.3 L (263.0 cu·in) six-cylinder gasoline/LP-gas engine or a 4.6 L (282.0 cu·in) six-cylinder diesel engine and one of three transmissions: a sliding gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear, a two-speed power shift transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears or a hydrostatic transmission with infinite (2-range) forward and reverse gears.

The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:

International Harvester C-263. It is a 4.3 L, 4,310 cm², (263.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 90.0 mm (3.54 in) of the cylinder bore and 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 63.9 PS (47.0 kW; 63.0 HP) of PTO output power. This engine was available in LP-gas version.
International Harvester D282. It is a 4.6 L, 4,621 cm², (282.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine. The cylinder bore is 94.0 mm (3.7 in) and the piston stroke is 112.0 mm (4.41 in). This engine produced 63.9 PS (47.0 kW; 63 HP) of PTO output power.

International Harvester 656 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	International Harvester 656
Length	–
Width	–
Height	–
Wheel base	2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Ground clearance	–
Weight	3,010 kg (6,636 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	125.0 liters (33 US gal.; 27.5 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V
Cabin type	Open operator station
Engine
Engine model	International Harvester C-263
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	6
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	4.3 L, 4,310 cm², (263.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	90.0 mm X 112.0 mm (3.54 in X 4.41 in)
Horsepower	63.9 PS (47.0 kW; 63.0 HP)
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	8.5 L (9 US. qt, 7.5 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	19.4 L (20.5 US. qt, 17.1 Imp. qt.)
Engine
Engine model	International Harvester D282
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	6
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	4.6 L, 4,621 cm², (282.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	94.0 mm X 112.0 mm (3.7 in X 4.41 in)
Horsepower	63.9 PS (47.0 kW; 63.0 HP)
Starter	Electric

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	–
Brakes	–
Transmission model
Transmission type	Sliding gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission model	Torque Amplifier
Transmission type	Two-speed power shift
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission model
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite (2-range) forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 33.5 kmh (20.8 mph) Reverse: (0 mph)
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 7.50-16
Rear tires	Ag: 15.5-38

Three-Point Hitch
Category	II/I
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Independent
Rear PTO speed	540/1,000 rpm
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	Open center
Pump flow	12.0 gpm (45.4 lpm)

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