Farmall
Farmall 856
The Farmall 856 is a row-crop tractor produced by Farmall (a part of International Harvester) from 1967 to 1971. It belongs to the 56 Series and was built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. The 856 was offered in several variants including the standard IH 856 chassis, the row-crop Farmall 856 chassis, and the economy 856 Custom model. Engine options included a 6.7L 6-cylinder diesel, a 4.9L 6-cylinder gasoline, and a 4.9L 6-cylinder LP gas engine. Transmission options were an 8-speed sliding gear or a 16-speed two-speed power shift (Torque Amplifier). The tractor featured power steering, independent hydraulic disc brakes, and optional cab with heat and air-conditioning. It had a PTO power of 95 hp claimed and tested PTO power of over 100 hp. The tractor had a wheelbase of 105 inches, length of 164 inches, and weighed between 9270 and 10290 lbs operating weight. It used 7.50-16 front tires and 16.9-38 rear tires. Attachments included the International Harvester 2000 Loader with a lift capacity of 2330 lbs and breakout force of 4010 lbs.
Power105 hp[P]
Founded1967 - 1971
Model856
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall 856
Power
| PTO (tested) | 100.49 hp (74.9 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 95 hp (70.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 87.17 hp (65.0 kW) |
Engine
| Fuel tank | 42 gal (gas/diesel) (159.0 L); 48 gal (LPG) (181.7 L) |
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| Diesel type | diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| LP gas type | LP gas, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Diesel engine | International Harvester D-407 |
| Gasoline type | gasoline, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| LP gas engine | International Harvester C-301 |
| Engine options | International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel; International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline; International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas |
| Gasoline engine | International Harvester C-301 |
| Diesel rated RPM | 2400 |
| LP gas rated RPM | 2400 |
| Diesel air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Diesel bore/stroke | 4.321x4.625 inches (110 x 117 mm) |
| Diesel compression | 17:1 |
| Gasoline rated RPM | 2400 |
| LP gas air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| LP gas bore/stroke | 3.8125x4.39 inches (97 x 112 mm) |
| LP gas compression | 8.8:1 |
| Diesel displacement | 406.9 ci (6.7 L) |
| Diesel oil capacity | 13 qts (12.3 L) |
| LP gas displacement | 301 ci (4.9 L) |
| LP gas oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Diesel starter volts | 12 |
| Gasoline air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Gasoline bore/stroke | 3.8125x4.39 inches (97 x 112 mm) |
| Gasoline compression | 7.7:1 |
| Gasoline displacement | 301 ci (4.9 L) |
| Gasoline oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Diesel coolant capacity | 24 qts (22.7 L) |
| LP gas coolant capacity | 21.5 qts (20.3 L) |
| Gasoline coolant capacity | 21 qts (19.9 L) |
Variants
| IH 856 | standard chassis |
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| 856 Custom | economy model |
| Farmall 856 | row-crop chassis |
Mechanical
| Cab | Optional with heat and air-conditioning |
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| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Independent hydraulic disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Notes | International Harvester offered the model 856 in a version called the "856 Custom". The 856 Custom was a low-cost tractor with single hydraulics, Fast Hitch, smaller fuel tank, and single headlight on the fenders. |
| Series | 56 Series |
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Years made | 1967 - 1971 |
| Total built | 23,211 (F856 total) |
| Total built (Custom) | 3,676 (F856 Custom total) |
Attachments
| Notes | With double-acting lift cylinders. |
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| Loader | International Harvester 2000 Loader |
| Weight | 1417 lbs (642 kg) |
| Rollback | 20° |
| Bucket width | 48 inches (121 cm); 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Boom cylinder | 2.0 inches (5 cm); 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Height at pin | 127 inches (322 cm) |
| Lift capacity | 2330 lbs (1056 kg) full at pin |
| Breakout force | 4010 lbs (1818 kg) |
| Bucket cylinder | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Clearance dumped | 106 inches (269 cm) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Oil capacity | 68 qts (64.4 L) |
| Gears (standard) | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Power shift type | two-speed power shift |
| Power shift gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission type | sliding gear |
| Power shift clutch | dry disc |
| Transmission options | 8-speed; 16-speed two-speed power shift |
| Power shift oil capacity | 68 qts (64.4 L) |
| Power shift transmission | Torque Amplifier |
Tractor hitch
| Type | IH Fast Hitch |
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| Rear Type | 2 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 92 inches (233 cm) |
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| Length | 164 inches (416 cm) |
| Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
| Wheelbase | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight shipping | 9270 lbs (4204 kg) |
| Weight ballasted | 12035 lbs (5459 kg) |
| Weight operating | 10290 lbs (4667 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 86 inches (218 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2100; 1000@2100 |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO Speeds | 540/1000 |