Farmall 856
| | 1967 - 1971 |
| 56 Series | | Row-Crop tractor |
|
Series map:
756
856
85.0hp*
105.6hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
| Production |
| Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
|
| Row-Crop tractor |
| Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Total built | 23,211 (F856 total)
|
| | 3,676 (F856 Custom total)
|
| 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. |
| Farmall 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 tank | 42 gal (gas/diesel)
159.0 L
|
| | 48 gal (LPG)
181.7 L
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| Mechanical |
| Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Power steering |
| Independent hydraulic disc brakes |
| Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning. |
| Tractor hitch |
| Rear Type | 2
|
| Type | IH Fast Hitch
|
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO | independent
|
| Rear PTO Type | 1000
|
| | 540/1000
|
| Engine RPM | 540@2100
|
| | 1000@2100
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| 856 Serial Number Location |
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| On clutch housing, left side |
| References |
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| Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester |
| 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 |
| Farmall 756 and 856 Tractors published by International Harvester |
| Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1968, by International Harvester |
| Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1970, by International Harvester |
| *Publication contains known errors. |
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