656d questions

Overall opinion from anyone who has owned one..likes and dislikes for this model?

Thanks
farmallwayne

On the starting issue, good heavy 6 volt batteries hooked in series with 1 gauge cables and soldered ends. Read up on the proper operation of glow plugs for a 656 and use them as directed, not as most of your friends will tell you they think. Remember in the diesel evolution these came right after gas start and pup start. DO NOT CONFUSE THE OPERATION OF FARMALL GLOW PLUGS WITH OPERATION OF FORD AND CHEVY PICKUPS, COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.

I did my Farming career with 16 different tractors from a Super A to a 1066. I had at least one Farmall tractor from every series Supers to 66 series. Without question 560D and 656D were the most effieient horsepower I ever had on farm. I put 11,000 hours on 560 and 15,000 hours on 656. I can also tell you that repair bills were almost non-existant on each under 10,000 hours. The tractors with few repair bills are the one's to own in my opinion.

I think a 656 would work great on any loader as long as you don't rush your shifts.

1) 5 speeds forward and one reverse. Plus with the TA this doubles the number of speeds, thus actually giving you 10 speeds forward and two reverse.

2) High gear in direct drive (not TA) is 15.9 MPH with standard 15.5-38 rear tires.

3) This system will work good on an older loader since these depend more on mechanical leverage. If you try to put a late model loader such as a Westendorf or Allied quick tach, you will not have enough lifting power to even pick up a 5x6 bale unless you go to 3" cylinders (2 1/2" are usually standard). These old farmalls run low pressure hydraulic systems- only 1150-1250 PSI. Most modern systems are 2500 PSI or better.

4) They will easily handle a 9' haybine. They will also handle a 5x6' round baler.

5) Years made: 1965-1972

6) Diesel engine is a 282 6 cylinder.

Hope this helps.