Re: Looking at a 656, know nothing about...

Posted by Hugh MacKay on June 23, 2006 at 03:09:33 from (216.208.58.189):

In Reply to: Re: Looking at a 656, know nothing about... posted by Sean W. on June 22, 2006 at 23:35:18:

Sean: Model designation of IH tractors changed in 1967. Prior to 67 all row crops were designated Farmall and Industrials, Standards, Utilities and Wheatlands were designated Internationals.

After 1967 all IH tractors were designated Internationals and Farmalls had the word Farmall in small print on the model number badge. I say before and after 67 as not all models changed the same month. When I refer to Farmall or International designation I'm talking of the large badge on side of the hood. Since the 656 and 140 were the only two tractors caught in mid production in 1967, it does lead to more confusion. For the others this occured at model change from 06 to 56.

On the 5 bottom plow you will not likely be able to pull that with 656 gasser in clay soil. I say not likely as some clays plow easier than others. I pulled 5x16 with my 656 diesel in Sandy Loams and got along quite well. My other option for pulling that plow was 1066, but I can tell you my cost per acre plowing with 656 was a lot less than 1066. I know a guy that had a 656 gasser and had trouble pulling a 4x16 plow in clay. These were all IH semi-mount plows. I've never worked a 6 cylinder IH gasser, in fact I've only ever seen one. In my 6 years here on YT discussion, listening to owners and operators, I'd have to say the gassers will not lug with diesels in the same model.

6 cylinder gas Farmalls are not very plentiful here in Canada. We've always paid aproximately 40% more for fuel than US farmers, due to our tax system. After tractors like 300, 400, 350 and 450 we switched to diesel very quickly.

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