SPECS / COMPARISON
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)
| Specification | Ford 6000 Agricultural Tractors | International Harvester 656 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Weight | 2950.0 kg (6503.6 lbs) | 3010.0 kg (6635.9 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Full power shift | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 378.0 cm (148.8 in.) | — |
| Pump Flow | 17.0 LPM (4.5 GPM) | 45.4 LPM (12.0 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1961-1964 | 1965-1973 |
| Engine Model | Ford | International Harvester D282 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 3654 cc (223.0 cu in.) | 4621 cc (282.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.19 cm (3.62 in.) | 9.40 cm (3.70 in.) |
| Stroke | 9.09 cm (3.58 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000 RPM | 540 /1.000 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | — |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 172.0 cm (Hood Height: 67.7 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 241.0 cm (94.9 in.) | 244.0 cm (96.1 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98.4 l (26.0 gal) | 125.0 l (33.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 19.9 l (5.3 gal) | 19.4 l (5.1 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 2.8 l (0.7 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | Ford Select-O-Speed | — |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 8.4 km/h (Forward: 18.2 MPH (29.3 km/h) Reverse: 5.2 MPH) | 33.5 km/h (Forward: 20.8 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc | — |
| Drawbar Category | II | II/I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Power assist | — |
| Front Tires | Ag: 6.00×16, 6.50×16, 9.00×10 | Ag: 7.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 13.6×38, 15.5×38 | Ag: 15.5-38 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center | Open center |
| Working Pressure | 131.0 bar (1900.0 psi) | — |
| Horsepower | — | 47.0 kW (63.0 HP) |
| Battery | — | 12 V |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

