International Harvester 856


International Harvester 856 tractor photo
1967 - 1971
Series map:
756
856
1256
101.0hp
111.6hp*
125.6hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built2,113 (diesel)
 4 (gasoline)
Original price was $9,640 in 1971
Variants
Farmall 856row-crop tractor
International Harvester 856 Engines
International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel
International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas
Fuel tank42 gal
159.0 L
Engine details ...
International Harvester 856 Power
Drawbar (claimed)90 hp
67.1 kW
PTO (claimed)100.4 hp
74.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)87.2 hp
65.0 kW
PTO (tested)100.49 hp
74.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pump flow12 gpm
45.4 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Weight10,290 lbs
4667 kg
Front tire10.00-16
Rear tire18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
856 Serial Number Location
International Harvester 856 serial number location
On clutch housing, left side
856 Serial Numbers
19677501
19687904
19699016
19709544
19719653

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References
856 references literature
Spring 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Summer-Fall 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester*
Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Spring 1970 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Spring 1971 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
756-856 Tractors published by International Harvester
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1970, by International Harvester
*Publication contains known errors.
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