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Farmall 856

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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.
Farmall 856International Harvester 85656 Series tractorrow-crop tractor6.7L diesel engine4.9L gasoline engine8-speed transmission16-speed power shifttractor specifications
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)
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)
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
856 Custom:economy model
Farmall 856:row-crop chassis

Mechanical

Cab:Optional with heat and air-conditioning
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Independent hydraulic disc brakes
Steering:Power steering

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
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.
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
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
Rear Type:2

Dimensions & Tires

Width:92 inches (233 cm)
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
Engine RPM:540@2100; 1000@2100
Rear PTO Type:1000
Rear PTO Speeds:540/1000

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