international harvester 856
![]() | 1967 - 1971 | 1967 - 1971 |
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1967 - 1971 |
1967 - 1971 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 2,113 (diesel) |
| 4 (gasoline) |
Original price was $9,640 in 1971 |
Variants | |
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Farmall 856 | row-crop tractor |
International Harvester 856 Engines | |
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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 |
Engine details ... ![]() |
International Harvester 856 Transmissions | |
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8-speed | |
16-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
International Harvester 856 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | power |
Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional. |
Photos | |
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International Harvester 856 photos... ![]() |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 10,290 lbs
4667 kg |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
856 Serial Number Location | |
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On clutch housing, left side |
856 Serial Numbers | |
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1967 | 7501 |
1968 | 7904 |
1969 | 9016 |
1970 | 9544 |
1971 | 9653 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References | |
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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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