Head to head · Row Crop

Farmall 656 vs Farmall 706

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FarmallModel A

Farmall 656

Row Crop

power
63 hp
displacement
263 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
5
Full 656 specs
Farmall 706 Tractor
FarmallModel B

Farmall 706

Row Crop

power
75.6 hp
displacement
291 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 706 specs
FarmallFarmall 656
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FarmallFarmall 706

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 706 higher · +12.6 hp (+20%)
65663 hp
70675.6 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

656 is in the 9th percentile; 706 is in the 13th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 706 higher · +28 ci (+11%)
656263 ci
706291 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

656 is in the 19th percentile; 706 is in the 31st · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
6566
7066
Median Row Crop Tractor6

656 is in the 50th percentile; 706 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 706 higher · +11 (+220%)
6565
70616
Median Row Crop Tractor16

656 is in the 7th percentile; 706 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

656 (A)706 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFarmall 656Farmall 706Difference
ManufacturerFarmallFarmallSame
Model656706—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFarmall 656Farmall 706Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelC-263International Caso—
Power Output63hp75.6hp▲ 706+12.6 hp · +20%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,300RPM▲ 706+500 RPM · +28%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement263ci291ci▲ 706+28 ci · +11%
Bore3.5in3.8in▲ 706+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke4.4in4.4inSame

Transmission

SpecFarmall 656Farmall 706Difference
TypeGearSelective gear fixed ratio with partial range operator-controlled power shifting—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFarmall 656Farmall 706Difference
Length152in157in▲ 706+5 in · +3%
Width86.6in110in▲ 706+23.4 in · +27%
Height76.8in80in▲ 706+3.2 in · +4%
Operating Weight7,230lb8,700lb▲ 706+1,470 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecFarmall 656Farmall 706Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydraulic with power assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFarmall 656Farmall 706Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm539rpm▲ 656+1 rpm · <1%
Speed 21,000rpm1,014rpm▲ 706+14 rpm · +1%

Tires

SpecFarmall 656Farmall 706Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.50-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded15.5-38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFarmall 656Farmall 706Difference
Hitch TypeIH Fast HitchIH Fast HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFarmall 656Farmall 706Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydraulic with power assist—
Brake TypeIndependent Mechanical DiscHydraulic dry double disc—

Electrical

SpecFarmall 656Farmall 706Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFarmall 656Farmall 706Difference
Coolant5.1gal5.4gal▲ 706+0.3 gal · +6%

Operator Station

SpecFarmall 656Farmall 706Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 13th percentile (75.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 19th percentile (263 ci)B · 31st percentile (291 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 7th percentile (5)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 16th percentile (7,230 lb)B · 24th percentile (8,700 lb)
A · 656B · 706Median Row Crop Tractor
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