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Ford 6000 vs International Harvester 656

A detailed comparison of the Ford 6000 and the International Harvester 656. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
Ford 60002950.0 kg (6503.6 lbs)
International Harvester 6563010.0 kg (6635.9 lbs)
SpecificationFord 6000Ford 6000Agricultural TractorsInternational Harvester 656International Harvester 656Agricultural Tractors
Tractor TypeRow-Crop TractorUtility Tractor
Weight2950.0 kg (6503.6 lbs)3010.0 kg (6635.9 lbs)
Transmission TypeFull power shiftHydrostatic
Length378.0 cm (148.8 in.)—
Pump Flow17.0 LPM (4.5 GPM)45.4 LPM (12.0 GPM)
Years Made1961-19641965-1973
Engine ModelFordInternational Harvester D282
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeGasolineDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement3654 cc (223.0 cu in.)4621 cc (282.0 cu in.)
Bore9.19 cm (3.62 in.)9.40 cm (3.70 in.)
Stroke9.09 cm (3.58 in.)11.20 cm (4.41 in.)
Rear PTO TypeIndependentIndependent
Rear PTO Speed540 /1000 RPM540 /1.000 RPM
Compression Ratio8.4:1—
StarterElectricElectric
Height172.0 cm (Hood Height: 67.7 in.)—
Wheelbase241.0 cm (94.9 in.)244.0 cm (96.1 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity98.4 l (26.0 gal)125.0 l (33.0 gal)
Oil Capacity4.7 l (1.2 gal)8.5 l (2.2 gal)
Coolant Capacity19.9 l (5.3 gal)19.4 l (5.1 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity2.8 l (0.7 gal)—
Hydraulic Capacity13.2 l (3.5 gal)—
Transmission ModelFord Select-O-Speed—
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseInfinite forward and reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed8.4 km/h (Forward: 18.2 MPH (29.3 km/h) Reverse: 5.2 MPH)33.5 km/h (Forward: 20.8 MPH)
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc—
Drawbar CategoryIIII/I
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station
Steering TypePower assist—
Front TiresAg: 6.00×16, 6.50×16, 9.00×10Ag: 7.50-16
Rear TiresAg: 13.6×38, 15.5×38Ag: 15.5-38
Hydraulic TypeClosed centerOpen center
Working Pressure131.0 bar (1900.0 psi)—
Horsepower—47.0 kW (63.0 HP)
Battery—12 V

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