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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 Volvo T55
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 656
vs
VolvoVolvo T55
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 656 higher · +7.5 hp (+14%)65663 hp
T5555.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
656 is in the 57th percentile; T55 is in the 50th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ T55 higher · +10 ci (+4%)656263 ci
T55273 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
656 is in the 74th percentile; T55 is in the 78th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 656 higher · +2 (+50%)6566
T554
Median Utility Tractor4
656 is in the 93rd percentile; T55 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 656 higher · +5 (+100%)65610
T555
Median Utility Tractor12
656 is in the 39th percentile; T55 is in the 6th · 4,941 models
656 (A)T55 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | Volvo T55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | Volvo | — |
| Model | 656 | T55 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility, Standard Tread | — |
Engine
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | Volvo T55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | Bolinder | — |
| Model | C-263 | 1054 | — |
| Power Output | 63hp | 55.5hp | ▲ 656+7.5 hp · +14% |
| Rated RPM | 1,800RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ T55+200 RPM · +11% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 656+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 263ci | 273ci | ▲ T55+10 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 4.1in | ▲ T55+0.6 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 5.1in | ▲ T55+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | Volvo T55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | Volvo T55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 152in | 136in | ▲ 656+16 in · +12% |
| Width | 74in | 72.4in | ▲ 656+1.6 in · +2% |
| Height | 62in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,100lb | 6,504lb | ▲ T55+404 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | Volvo T55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | Volvo T55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Power Rating | Not recorded | 55.5hp | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | Volvo T55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | Volvo T55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | Volvo T55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | Volvo T55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.1gal | 4.8gal | ▲ 656+0.3 gal · +6% |
Operator Station
| Spec | International Harvester 656 | Volvo T55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 57th percentile (63 hp)B · 50th percentile (55.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 74th percentile (263 ci)B · 78th percentile (273 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 · 62nd percentile (6,504 lb)
A · 656B · T55Median Utility Tractor