Farmall 856

The Farmall 856 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 301 ci 4.9 L engine. The rated power output is 100.49 hp 74.9 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 9270 to 10290 pounds.

Overview

	1967 - 1971 56 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1967 - 1971
56 Series
Row-Crop tractor

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.

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
Performance test details ...

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

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 ...

References
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.

Engine

Engine options
International Harvester 6.7L 6-cyl diesel
International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 4.9L 6-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 406.9 ci / 6.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer	International Harvester D-407
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	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	13 qts 12.3 L
Coolant capacity	24 qts 22.7 L

Engine Detail — 301 ci / 4.9 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	International Harvester C-301
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	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 — 301 ci / 4.9 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	International Harvester C-301
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	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

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed
16-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission — sliding gear

Transmission	sliding gear
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Oil capacity	68 qts 64.4 L
With 16.9-38 rear tires.

Transmission — Torque Amplifier

Transmission	Torque Amplifier
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Oil capacity	68 qts 64.4 L
With 16.9-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

Farmall 856 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	16.9-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	105 inches 266 cm
Length	164 inches 416 cm
Width	92 inches 233 cm
Height (steering wheel)	86 inches 218 cm

Farmall 856 Weight
Shipping	9270 lbs 4204 kg
Operating	10290 lbs 4667 kg
Ballasted	12035 lbs 5459 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 970
Diesel Torque Amplifier 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	87.17 hp 65.0 kW
Fuel use	6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour
Gear 1-H-TA used for power test.
Max pull	9,417 lbs 4271 kg
Gear 3-L-TA used for pull test.

Photos

Farmall 856, front-right view.

Farmall 856 Custom.

Farmall 856 Custom.

Farmall 856, front-right view.

International 856 Hi-Clear.

International 856 Hi-Clear.