Farmall 656 Specs & Features

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Farmall 656 Technical Specifications

Farmall 656 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1965 – 1973.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall 656 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Farmall 656 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Type:	Row-Crop tractor

Farmall 656 Power

Engine:
PTO (claimed):	63 hp 47.0 kW
Plows:	4-5
Drawbar (tested):	53.23 hp 39.7 kW
PTO (tested):	66.06 hp 49.3 kW

Farmall 656 Electrical

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

Farmall 656 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

hydrostatic power

Brakes:

independent mechanical disc

Cab:

Open operator station.

Transmissions:

5-speed

10-speed

Hydraulics

Total flow:

12 gpm
45.4 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	2/1
Type:	IH Fast Hitch

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000
Engine RPM:	1000@1800

Farmall 656 Engine detail

Engine Detail
International Harvester D-282
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	282 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.6875×4.39 inches 94 x 112 mm
Air cleaner:	dry
Compression:	17.6:1
Rated RPM:	1800 (early)
	2300 (later)
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	9 qts 8.5 L
Coolant capacity:	21.5 qts 20.3 L

Farmall 656 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	gear
Gears:	5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity:	68 qts 64.4 L

Farmall 656 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

Farmall 656 Weight
Shipping:	6,250 lbs 2835 kg (gasoline)
	6,430 lbs 2916 kg (LP gas)
	6,520 lbs 2957 kg (diesel)
Operating:	7,230 lbs 3279 kg (diesel)
Ballasted:	9,235 lbs 4188 kg

Farmall 656 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 909

Nebraska Tractor Test 909
Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD September 9 – 17, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 909 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	63.85 hp 47.6 kW
Fuel use:	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	53.23 hp 39.7 kW
Fuel use:	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.
Max pull:	7,486 lbs 3395 kg
Gear 2-TA used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 912

Nebraska Tractor Test 912
Diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD September 16 – 23, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 912 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	61.52 hp 45.9 kW
Fuel use:	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	52.98 hp 39.5 kW
Fuel use:	4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.
Max pull:	7,500 lbs 3402 kg
Gear 2-TA used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 967

Nebraska Tractor Test 967
Diesel hydrostatic 2WD October 31 – November 29, 1967 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 967 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	66.06 hp 49.3 kW
Fuel use:	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	62.18 hp 46.4 kW
Fuel use:	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	50.50 hp 37.7 kW
Fuel use:	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Gear 4 mph used for power test.
Max pull:	7,558 lbs 3428 kg
Gear 2.5 mph used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 968

Nebraska Tractor Test 968
Gasoline hydrostatic 2WD October 31 – November 29, 1967 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 968 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	65.8 hp 49.1 kW
Fuel use:	6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	60.81 hp 45.3 kW
Fuel use:	5.6 gal/hour 21.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	50.09 hp 37.4 kW
Fuel use:	6.4 gal/hour 24.2 l/hour
Gear 4 mph used for power test.
Max pull:	7,587 lbs 3441 kg
Gear 2.3 mph used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Farmall 656 a good tractor?

The Farmall 656 is one of the great tractors in the Farmall (a part of International Harvester) stable, and it has earned Farmall (a part of International Harvester) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Farmall 656 take?

Check out the Farmall 656 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Farmall (a part of International Harvester) made the ?

The Farmall 656 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1965 – 1973