Part of the International Harvester (IH) 06 series, the International Harvester 656 is a mid-sized row-crop tractor. It is highly respected for its robustness and adaptability on small to medium-sized farms and was produced in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Fundamental Details:
Harvester International, 1965–1973
Hydrostatic, utility, and row-crop variants
2WD
6,000 to 7,500 pounds, depending on setup
Engine Configurations:
Fuel Engine: IH C263 inline-6 (263 cu in, 4.3L)
About 67–70 HP
IH D282 (282 cu in, 4.6L) inline-6 diesel engine
renowned for its high torque and fuel efficiency
On some versions, there was also an LP-Gas Option.
Options for Transmission:
Drive Gear Five forward and one backward gearbox (with a torque amplifier for further gear splitting)
Hydrostatic Drive (656 Hydro): Controllable speed indefinitely
Perfect for tasks that call for frequent speed changes, including mowing or loader operations.
Variants in Design:
Row-Crop (656): Front axle adjustment
Utility (656 Utility): Fixed axle and lower stance
656 Hydro: Model of hydrostatic transmission
Important attributes:
Steering power
Live PTO (not reliant on certain models)
Hydraulic implement system
An operator station that is comfortable for its time
Advantages:
dependable drivetrain and engine
Simple to keep up
Adaptable to common agricultural tasks including planting and plowing
Weaknesses:
Shifting gear-drive variants might be challenging.
Although parts are readily available, some parts could be difficult to locate nowadays.
The Hydro versions of hydrostatic transmissions are more costly and more difficult to
JCL's IH 06 series is just a resin of this!

The North Woods Farmer is credited.