How many horsepower is a Farmall 656 tractor?
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63 hp
Farmall 656
Farmall 656 Power | |
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PTO (claimed): | 63 hp 47.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested): | 53.23 hp 39.7 kW |
PTO (tested): | 66.06 hp 49.3 kW |
power test details … |
What year is a 656 international?
The 656 was produced through 1972 and superseded by the upgraded 666 (the Devil’s tractor… muahahahaha!). The 666 was similar in concept but used the D312 diesel, which was a relative of the legendary D360 engine.

What year was Farmall 656 made?
1965-1973
Specifications
Make: International | Model: 656 | Years Made: 1965-1973 |
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HP-PTO: 63.85 | HP-Engine: | HP-Drawbar: 54.9 |
HP-Range: 64 | Engine-Make: International Harvester | Engine-Fuel: GAS |
Engine-Cyl(s)-CID: 6/263 | Transmission-STD: SG | Optional: TA/HYDRO |
Fwd/Rev Standard: 5/1 | Fwd/Rev Optional: VARIABLE | Mfwd-Std/Opt: |
What does Hydro mean on a tractor?
hydrostatic transmission
A simple definition of a hydrostatic transmission is one that’s powered by hydraulic fluid and allows for seamless adjustment of tractor speed without changing gears. A tractor with such a transmission can be easier to drive and control.
What year was the International 756 made?

Farmall’s 756 and 856 series tractors first bowed in 1967 as updates to the storied tractor maker’s popular 706 and 806 machines. The 756 was produced until 1971 and was available with a 310-cu.in.
What engine is in a 756 international?
Farmall 756
Farmall 756 Engines | |
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International Harvester 5.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank: | 33 gal 124.9 L (diesel/gas) |
39 gal 147.6 L (LPG) | |
Engine details … |
Are hydrostatic tractors good?
If your tractor will be primarily used for lawn and garden chores or with attachments that don’t require consistent speed, a hydrostatic transmission tractor may be the best choice and offers a variety of benefits. Easy to operate – simplified high-to-low lever to shift, no clutch to depress.