International Harvester 4156
The International Harvester 4156 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 429 ci 7.0 L engine. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 13,800 lbs 6259 kg.
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
100 gal
378.5 L
Transmission
8 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
13,800 lbs
6259 kg
Overview
![]() | 1969 - 1970
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Total built | 218 |
Original price | $21,500 (1970) |
International Harvester 4156 Engine | |
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International Harvester 7.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 100 gal
378.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
International Harvester 4156 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 4156 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Steering | Hydrostatic power, 2- or 4-wheel |
Hydraulic drum brakes | |
Cab optional with heat and A/C | |
Hydraulics | |
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Valves | 0 to 3 |
Pump flow | 17.5 gpm
66.2 lpm |
25.5 gpm (optional)
96.5 lpm | |
Total flow | 27.1 gpm
102.6 lpm |
Steering flow | 9.6 gpm (front)
36.3 lpm |
21.5 gpm (rear)
81.4 lpm | |
29.5 gpm (optional rear)
111.7 lpm | |
Steering press. | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 2/3 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Weight | 13,800 lbs
6259 kg |
Front tire | 23.1-26 |
Rear tire | 23.1-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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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 | |
International 4156 published in 1969, by International Harvester | |
Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1968, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 429 ci / 7.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 429 ci
7.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x4.50 inches
114 x 114 mm |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Oil capacity | 21 qts
19.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 37 qts
35.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 50 qts
47.3 L |
With 18.4-30 tires. | |
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Dimensions
International Harvester 4156 Tires | |
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Ag front | 23.1-26 |
Ag rear | 23.1-26 |
Ag front | 28.1-26 |
Ag rear | 28.1-26 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Length | 194 inches
492 cm |
Width | 95.75 inches
243 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 93 inches
236 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 140 inches
355 cm |
Shipping weight | 13,800 lbs
6259 kg |
Ballasted weight | 20,400 lbs
9253 kg |
Ground clearance | 17 inches
43 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester 4156.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
International Harvester 4156 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester 4156.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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