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International HarvesterModel A
International Harvester 656
Utility
- power
- 63 hp
- displacement
- 263 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Utility
International Harvester 656 vs McCormick-Deering B-450
McCormick-DeeringModel B
McCormick-Deering B-450
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 264 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 656
vs
McCormick-DeeringMcCormick-Deering B-450
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 656 higher · +8 hp (+15%)65663 hp
B-45055 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
656 is in the 57th percentile; B-450 is in the 50th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ B-450 higher · +1 ci (<1%)656263 ci
B-450264 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
656 is in the 74th percentile; B-450 is in the 74th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 656 higher · +2 (+50%)6566
B-4504
Median Utility Tractor4
656 is in the 93rd percentile; B-450 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 656 higher · +5 (+100%)65610
B-4505
Median Utility Tractor12
656 is in the 39th percentile; B-450 is in the 6th · 4,941 models
656 (A)B-450 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | McCormick-Deering | — |
| Model | 656 | B-450 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility, Standard Tread | — |
Engine
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | McCormick-Deering 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 | International Harvester 656 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 152in | 131in | ▲ 656+21 in · +16% |
| Width | 74in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 62in | 71in | ▲ B-450+9 in · +15% |
| Operating Weight | 6,100lb | 6,020lb | ▲ 656+80 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.1gal | 6.6gal | ▲ B-450+1.5 gal · +29% |
Operator Station
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 57th percentile (63 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 74th percentile (263 ci)B · 74th percentile (264 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 39th percentile (10)B · 6th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 58th percentile (6,100 lb)B · 57th percentile (6,020 lb)
A · 656B · B-450Median Utility Tractor