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Head to head · Row Crop
Farmall 656 vs Farmall B-450

FarmallModel B
Farmall B-450
Row Crop
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 264 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
FarmallFarmall 656
vs
FarmallFarmall B-450
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 656 higher · +8 hp (+15%)65663 hp
B-45055 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
656 is in the 9th percentile; B-450 is in the 7th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ B-450 higher · +1 ci (<1%)656263 ci
B-450264 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
656 is in the 19th percentile; B-450 is in the 19th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 656 higher · +2 (+50%)6566
B-4504
Median Row Crop Tractor6
656 is in the 50th percentile; B-450 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied6565
B-4505
Median Row Crop Tractor16
656 is in the 7th percentile; B-450 is in the 7th · 1,200 models
656 (A)B-450 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall 656 | Farmall B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | Farmall | Same |
| Model | 656 | B-450 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall 656 | Farmall B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | C-263 | BD-264 | — |
| Power Output | 63hp | 55hp | ▲ 656+8 hp · +15% |
| Rated RPM | 1,800RPM | 1,500RPM | ▲ 656+300 RPM · +20% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 656+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 263ci | 264ci | ▲ B-450+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 4in | ▲ B-450+0.5 in · +14% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 5.3in | ▲ B-450+0.9 in · +20% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall 656 | Farmall B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall 656 | Farmall B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 152in | 140in | ▲ 656+12 in · +9% |
| Width | 86.6in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 76.8in | 77.8in | ▲ B-450+1 in · +1% |
| Operating Weight | 7,230lb | 5,930lb | ▲ 656+1,300 lb · +22% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall 656 | Farmall B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall 656 | Farmall B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall 656 | Farmall B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | IH Fast Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall 656 | Farmall B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Independent Mechanical Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall 656 | Farmall B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall 656 | Farmall B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.1gal | 6.6gal | ▲ B-450+1.5 gal · +29% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall 656 | Farmall B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 7th percentile (55 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 19th percentile (263 ci)B · 19th percentile (264 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 7th percentile (5)B · 7th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 16th percentile (7,230 lb)B · 12th percentile (5,930 lb)
A · 656B · B-450Median Row Crop Tractor