Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 656 vs Massey Ferguson 271

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 656

Utility

power
63 hp
displacement
263 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 656 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 271

Utility

power
65 hp
displacement
256 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 271 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 656
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 271

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 271 higher · +2 hp (+3%)
65663 hp
27165 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

656 is in the 57th percentile; 271 is in the 59th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 656 higher · +7 ci (+3%)
656263 ci
271256 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

656 is in the 74th percentile; 271 is in the 73rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 656 higher · +2 (+50%)
6566
2714
Median Utility Tractor4

656 is in the 93rd percentile; 271 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 656 higher · +2 (+25%)
65610
2718
Median Utility Tractor12

656 is in the 39th percentile; 271 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

656 (A)271 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 656Massey Ferguson 271Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterMassey Ferguson—
Model656271—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 656Massey Ferguson 271Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterPerkins—
ModelC-2631004.4—
Power Output63hp65hp▲ 271+2 hp · +3%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,200RPM▲ 271+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders64▲ 656+2 · +50%
Displacement263ci256ci▲ 656+7 ci · +3%
Bore3.5in4.1in▲ 271+0.6 in · +17%
Stroke4.4in5in▲ 271+0.6 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 656Massey Ferguson 271Difference
TypeSliding gearSliding gearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 656Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Length152in153in▲ 271+1 in · <1%
Width74in79in▲ 271+5 in · +7%
Height62in98in▲ 271+36 in · +58%
Operating Weight6,100lb6,130lb▲ 271+30 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 656Massey Ferguson 271Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 656Massey Ferguson 271Difference
TypeIndependentLive with two-stage clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 656Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 656Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 656Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 656Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Coolant5.1gal3.7gal▲ 656+1.4 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 656Massey Ferguson 271Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 57th percentile (63 hp)B · 59th percentile (65 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 74th percentile (263 ci)B · 73rd percentile (256 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 58th percentile (6,100 lb)B · 58th percentile (6,130 lb)
A · 656B · 271Median Utility Tractor
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