Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 585 vs International Harvester 656

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 585

Utility

power
62 hp
displacement
206 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 585 specs
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 656

Utility

power
63 hp
displacement
263 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 656 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 585
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 656

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 656 higher · +1 hp (+2%)
58562 hp
65663 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

585 is in the 56th percentile; 656 is in the 57th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 656 higher · +57 ci (+28%)
585206 ci
656263 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

585 is in the 57th percentile; 656 is in the 74th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 656 higher · +2 (+50%)
5854
6566
Median Utility Tractor4

585 is in the 50th percentile; 656 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 656 higher · +2 (+25%)
5858
65610
Median Utility Tractor12

585 is in the 23rd percentile; 656 is in the 39th · 4,941 models

585 (A)656 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 585International Harvester 656Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model585656—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 585International Harvester 656Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelD-206C-263—
Power Output62hp63hp▲ 656+1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,300RPM1,800RPM▲ 585+500 RPM · +28%
Cylinders46▲ 656+2 · +50%
Displacement206ci263ci▲ 656+57 ci · +28%
Bore3.9in3.5in▲ 585+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4.4in4.4inSame

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 585International Harvester 656Difference
TypeSynchromeshSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 585International Harvester 656Difference
Length143in152in▲ 656+9 in · +6%
WidthNot recorded74in—
Height103in62in▲ 585+41 in · +66%
Operating Weight6,394lb6,100lb▲ 585+294 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 585International Harvester 656Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 585International Harvester 656Difference
TypeTransmissionIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 585International Harvester 656Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 585International Harvester 656Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 585International Harvester 656Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 585International Harvester 656Difference
CoolantNot recorded5.1gal—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 585International Harvester 656Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 56th percentile (62 hp)B · 57th percentile (63 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 57th percentile (206 ci)B · 74th percentile (263 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 39th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 61st percentile (6,394 lb)B · 58th percentile (6,100 lb)
A · 585B · 656Median Utility Tractor
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