1967 - 1971 |
56 Series |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
Manufacturer: | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Type: | Row-Crop tractor |
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. |
Variants | |
IH 856: | standard chassis |
Farmall 856: | row-crop chassis |
856 Custom: | economy model |
Farmall 856 Power | |
PTO (claimed): | 95 hp 70.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested): | 87.17 hp 65.0 kW |
PTO (tested): | 100.49 hp 74.9 kW |
power test details ... |
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 159.0 L (gas/diesel) |
48 gal 181.7 L (LPG) | |
Engine details ... |
Mechanical | |
Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD | |
Steering: | hydrostatic power |
Brakes: | independent hydraulic disc |
Cab: | Cab optional with heat and A/C |
Transmissions: | 8-speed |
16-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Tractor hitch | |
Rear Type: | 2 |
Type: | IH Fast Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO: | independent |
Rear RPM: | 1000 |
540/1000 | |
Engine RPM: | 540@2100 1000@2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
Wheelbase: | 105 inches 266 cm |
Weight: | 9270 to 10290 pounds |
Front tire: | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire: | 16.9-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
856 Serial Numbers | |
Location: | On clutch housing, left side |
photo of 856 serial number | |
1967: | 7501 |
1968: | 9854 |
1969: | 19554 |
1970: | 28693 |
1971: | 32420 |
how to read serial numbers... |
1967 - 1971 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 970 | |||
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Nebraska Tractor Test 970 | |
Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 15 - 30, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 970 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed: | 100.49 hp 74.9 kW |
Fuel use: | 6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed: | 94.29 hp 70.3 kW |
Fuel use: | 6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power: | 87.2 hp 65.0 kW |
Fuel use: | 6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour |
Gear 1-Hi-TA used for power test. | |
Max pull: | 9,417 lbs 4271 kg |
Gear 3-Lo-TA used for pull test. |
1967 - 1971 |
Engines overview | |
International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel | |
International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail | |
International Harvester D-407 | |
diesel | |
6-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement: | 406.9 ci 6.7 L |
Bore/Stroke: | 4.321x4.625 inches 110 x 117 mm |
Air cleaner: | dual dry elements |
Compression: | 17:1 |
Rated RPM: | 2400 |
Starter volts: | 12 |
Oil capacity: | 12 qts 11.4 L |
Coolant capacity: | 24 qts 22.7 L |
Engine Detail | |
International Harvester C-301 | |
gasoline | |
6-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement: | 301 ci 4.9 L |
Bore/Stroke: | 3.8125x4.39 inches 97 x 112 mm |
Air cleaner: | dual dry elements |
Compression: | 7.7:1 |
Rated RPM: | 2400 |
Oil capacity: | 9 qts 8.5 L |
Coolant capacity: | 21 qts 19.9 L |
Engine Detail | |
International Harvester C-301 | |
LP gas | |
6-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement: | 301 ci 4.9 L |
Bore/Stroke: | 3.8125x4.39 inches 97 x 112 mm |
Air cleaner: | dual dry elements |
Compression: | 8.8:1 |
Rated RPM: | 2400 |
Oil capacity: | 9 qts 8.5 L |
Coolant capacity: | 21.5 qts 20.3 L |
1967 - 1971 |
Transmissions overview | |
8-speed | |
16-speed two-speed power shift |
Transmission | |
Transmission: | International Harvester sliding gear |
Gears: | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Transmission | |
Transmission: | Torque Amplifier |
Type: | two-speed power shift |
Gears: | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
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. |
Speeds | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
1967 - 1971 |
International Harvester 856 Tires | |
Ag front: | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear: | 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
Operating weight: | 10,290 lbs 4667 kg (diesel) |
Ballasted weight: | 12,035 lbs 5459 kg |