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) |