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International Harvester 856

International Harvester 856 tractor
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The International Harvester 856 is a farm tractor built from 1967 to 1971 in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. It was available with diesel, gasoline, and LP gas engines, featuring a 6.7L 6-cylinder diesel or 4.9L 6-cylinder gasoline or LP gas engines. The tractor offers 8-speed or 16-speed two-speed power shift transmissions, with power outputs up to approximately 100 hp at the PTO. It features two- or four-wheel drive options, power steering, hydraulic dry disc brakes, and an open operator station with an optional cab. The 856 has a rear PTO with independent operation and 540/1000 rpm speeds. It weighs about 10,290 lbs operating weight and uses 10.00-16 front tires and 18.4-38 rear tires. Total production included 2,113 diesel units and 4 gasoline units. The original price was $9,640 in 1971.
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Power111 hp[P]
Founded1967 - 1971
Model856

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 856

Power

PTO (tested):100.49 hp (74.9 kW)
PTO (claimed):100.4 hp (74.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested):87.2 hp (65.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):90 hp (67.1 kW)

Engine

Options:International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel, International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline, International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas
Fuel tank:42 gal (159.0 L)
Rated RPM:2400
Air cleaner:dual dry elements
Bore/Stroke:4.321x4.625 inches (110 x 117 mm)
Compression:17:1
Displacement:406.9 ci (6.7 L)
Oil capacity:12 qts (11.4 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:24 qts (22.7 L)
Bore/Stroke LP gas:3.8125x4.39 inches (97 x 112 mm)
Compression LP gas:8.8:1
Displacement LP gas:301 ci (4.9 L)
Oil capacity LP gas:9 qts (8.5 L)
Bore/Stroke gasoline:3.8125x4.39 inches (97 x 112 mm)
Compression gasoline:7.7:1
Displacement gasoline:301 ci (4.9 L)
Oil capacity gasoline:9 qts (8.5 L)
Coolant capacity LP gas:21.5 qts (20.3 L)
Coolant capacity gasoline:21 qts (19.9 L)
International Harvester D-407:diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
International Harvester C-301 LP gas:6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
International Harvester C-301 gasoline:6-cylinder, liquid-cooled

Variants

Farmall 856:row-crop tractor

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pump flow:12 gpm (45.4 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes
Steering:power
Operator station:Open operator station. Cab optional.

Production

Built in:Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built:2,113 (diesel), 4 (gasoline)
Manufacturer:International Harvester
Original price:$9,640 in 1971

Transmission

Gears:8 forward and 4 reverse
Options:8-speed, 16-speed two-speed power shift
Torque Amplifier:two-speed power shift
Transmission type:International Harvester sliding gear
Torque Amplifier gears:16 forward and 8 reverse
Torque Amplifier details:Four gears with high and low ranges. Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a power shift between direct-drive (DD) and lower TA speed in each gear.

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II

Serial Numbers

1967:7501
1968:7904
1969:9016
1970:9544
1971:9653

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:10,290 lbs (4667 kg)
Rear tire:18.4-38
Front tire:10.00-16
Ballasted weight:12,035 lbs (5459 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000

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