Head to head · Row Crop

Farmall 656 vs Massey Ferguson 3050

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FarmallModel A

Farmall 656

Row Crop

power
63 hp
displacement
263 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
5
Full 656 specs
Massey Ferguson 3050 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 3050

Row Crop

power
63 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 3050 specs
FarmallFarmall 656
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 3050

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
65663 hp
305063 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

656 is in the 9th percentile; 3050 is in the 9th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 656 higher · +27 ci (+11%)
656263 ci
3050236 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

656 is in the 19th percentile; 3050 is in the 14th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 656 higher · +2 (+50%)
6566
30504
Median Row Crop Tractor6

656 is in the 50th percentile; 3050 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3050 higher · +11 (+220%)
6565
305016
Median Row Crop Tractor16

656 is in the 7th percentile; 3050 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

656 (A)3050 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFarmall 656Massey Ferguson 3050Difference
ManufacturerFarmallMassey Ferguson—
Model6563050—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFarmall 656Massey Ferguson 3050Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterPerkins—
ModelC-263A4.236—
Power Output63hp63hpSame
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,200RPM▲ 3050+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders64▲ 656+2 · +50%
Displacement263ci236ci▲ 656+27 ci · +11%
Bore3.5in3.9in▲ 3050+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4.4in5in▲ 3050+0.6 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecFarmall 656Massey Ferguson 3050Difference
TypeGearFully synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFarmall 656Massey Ferguson 3050Difference
Length152in157in▲ 3050+5 in · +3%
Width86.6in72.1in▲ 656+14.5 in · +20%
Height76.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight7,230lb8,410lb▲ 3050+1,180 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecFarmall 656Massey Ferguson 3050Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded12gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,625psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFarmall 656Massey Ferguson 3050Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tread Width

SpecFarmall 656Massey Ferguson 3050Difference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded54.4in—
Rear TreadNot recorded59.1in—
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded54.4 to 86.3—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded59.1 to 83.3—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFarmall 656Massey Ferguson 3050Difference
Hitch TypeIH Fast Hitch3-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFarmall 656Massey Ferguson 3050Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—
Brake TypeIndependent Mechanical DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFarmall 656Massey Ferguson 3050Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFarmall 656Massey Ferguson 3050Difference
Coolant5.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFarmall 656Massey Ferguson 3050Difference
TypeOpenROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 19th percentile (263 ci)B · 14th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)

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 · 23rd percentile (8,410 lb)
A · 656B · 3050Median Row Crop Tractor
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